Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spanostachys
ID:
1304127

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.J.Baker & J.Dransf.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 163: 207 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001316581

Common Names

  • Spanostachys Rattan
  • Calamus spanostachys
  • Spanostachys Cane

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Uses & Benefits

Calamus spanostachys is used for making baskets, mats, and other items. It is also used for medicinal purposes such as treating fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calamus spanostachys is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calamus spanostachys is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical rainforests. It is a clumping palm with a single stem and can reach heights of up to 15 meters. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or by division of the clump. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist, well-drained soil and germination can take up to 6 weeks.

Where to Find Calamus spanostachys

Calamus spanostachys is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Calamus spanostachys FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calamus spanostachys?

Calamus spanostachys

What is the common name of Calamus spanostachys?

Spanostachys Palm

What is the natural habitat of Calamus spanostachys?

Tropical rainforests of 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

John Dransfield (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Dransf.' in the authors string.
William John Baker (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.J.Baker' in the authors string.