Calamus simplex - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Becc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 6: 456 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000760258
Common Names
- Simple Rattan
- Simple Cane
- Simple Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calamus simplex (also called Rattan, among many other common names) is a climbing palm that is native to tropical regions of Asia. It has a slender, spiny stem and long, pinnate leaves. It grows in dense forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Calamus simplex is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calamus simplex is yellow and tubular with 6 petals. The seed is a 3-angled capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calamus simplex is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It is a climbing palm, and can reach heights of up to 20 meters. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or by division of the rhizome. The seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in the shade until germination occurs.
Where to Find Calamus simplex
Calamus simplex is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia. It can be found in tropical rainforests and open grasslands.
Calamus simplex FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calamus simplex?
Calamus simplex
What is the common name of Calamus simplex?
Simple Rattan
Where is Calamus simplex found?
Calamus simplex is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
Species in the Calamus genus
Species in the Arecaceae family
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References
Odoardo Beccari (1843-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Becc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:665425-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.