Calamus schistocanthos - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Blume
Source:
ipni
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
Rumphia 3: 49 (1847)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331305
Common Names
- Calamus
- Schistocanthos
- Calamus schistocanthos
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calamus schistocanthos (also called Spiny Rattan, among many other common names) is a climbing palm native to Southeast Asia. It has a woody stem and its leaves are alternate, simple, and spiny. It grows in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Calamus schistocanthos is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calamus schistocanthos is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calamus schistocanthos is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Calamus schistocanthos
Calamus schistocanthos is native to the Andes Mountains in South America, including Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Calamus schistocanthos FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calamus schistocanthos?
Calamus schistocanthos
What is the common name of Calamus schistocanthos?
Schistocanthos Rattan
Where is Calamus schistocanthos native to?
Indonesia
Species in the Calamus genus
Species in the Arecaceae family
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References
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:665407-1: Based on the initial data import