Calamus tenuis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Roxb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind., ed. 1832. 3: 780 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000760674
Common Names
- Calamus tenuis
- Tenuis Rattan
- Tenuis Cane
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calamus tenuis (also called Rattan, among many other common names) is a species of climbing palm native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It is a slender, unarmed, climbing palm with a smooth stem and long, pinnate leaves. It grows in tropical rainforests, often in the understory, and is found in the lowland and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Calamus tenuis is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and dizziness, and is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calamus tenuis has small, yellowish-green flowers with four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, green, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calamus tenuis is a tropical plant native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It grows best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division or stem cuttings. It can also be grown from seed, but this is a slow process.
Where to Find Calamus tenuis
Calamus tenuis is native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.
Calamus tenuis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calamus tenuis?
Calamus tenuis
What type of plant is Calamus tenuis?
Palm
Where is Calamus tenuis found?
India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand
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
William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:665449-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.