Calamus seriatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.J.Hend. & N.Q.Dung
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 8: 31 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917025
Common Names
- Calamus seriatus
- Seriatus Calamus
- Calamus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calamus seriatus (also called Seriate Calamus, among many other common names) is an evergreen grass with fragrant leaves and small yellow flowers. It is native to tropical Asia and grows in moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Calamus seriatus is a popular ornamental grass, often used in landscaping as a ground cover or as a border plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Calamus seriatus flower is a small, yellow-green flower with a white center. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calamus seriatus is a species of palm native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed, division, or cuttings. It prefers full sun and regular watering. It can also be propagated from root cuttings.
Where to Find Calamus seriatus
Calamus seriatus is native to the tropical rainforests of South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-462335: Based on the initial data import
Andrew Henderson (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Hend.' in the authors string.
Nguyen Quoc Dung: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Q.Dung' in the authors string.