Calamus papuanus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Becc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Malesia 3: 60 (1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000758969
Common Names
- Papuanus Calamus
- Calamus Papuanus
- Calamus Papuanus Variegata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calamus papuanus (also called Papuan Rattan, among many other common names) is a palm native to Southeast Asia. It has long, green leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in tropical climates and is drought-tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Calamus papuanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive disorders, colds, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calamus papuanus has small, yellow-green flowers that bloom in the spring. Its seeds are small, black, and round. Its seedlings have thin, wiry stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calamus papuanus is a tropical palm that is easy to grow and propagate. It requires full sun and moist soil. It can be propagated by seeds or division of the root ball.
Where to Find Calamus papuanus
Calamus papuanus is native to Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. It is a climbing palm and can be found in moist, tropical areas.
Calamus papuanus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calamus papuanus?
Calamus papuanus
What is the common name of Calamus papuanus?
Papuan Calamus
Where is Calamus papuanus native to?
Southeast Asia
Species in the Calamus genus
Species in the Arecaceae family
Acanthophoenix crinita, Acanthophoenix rubra, Acanthophoenix rousselii, Acoelorraphe wrightii, Acrocomia aculeata, Acrocomia crispa, Acrocomia hassleri, Acrocomia intumescens, Acrocomia totai, Acrocomia emensis, Acrocomia glaucescens, Acrocomia corumbaensi, Actinorhytis calapparia, Actinorhytis calapparia, Adonidia merrillii, Adonidia dransfieldii, Aiphanes graminifolia, Aiphanes bicornis, Aiphanes buenaventurae, Aiphanes multiplex, Aiphanes acaulis, Aiphanes chiribogensis, Aiphanes concinna, Aiphanes deltoidea, Aiphanes duquei, Aiphanes eggersii, Aiphanes erinacea, Aiphanes gelatinosa, Aiphanes grandis, Aiphanes hirsuta, Aiphanes horrida, Aiphanes killipii, Aiphanes leiostachys, Aiphanes lindeniana, Aiphanes linearis, Aiphanes macroloba, Aiphanes minima, Aiphanes parvifolia, Aiphanes pilaris, Aiphanes simplex, Aiphanes spicata, Aiphanes tricuspidata, Aiphanes truncata, Aiphanes ulei, Aiphanes verrucosa, Aiphanes weberbaueri, Aiphanes argos, Aiphanes tatama, Aiphanes gloria, Aiphanes decipiens,
References
Odoardo Beccari (1843-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Becc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:665316-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.