Calamus thwaitesii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Becc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 6: 441 (1892)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000760718
Common Names
- Calamus thwaitesii
- Thwaitesii Rattan
- Thwaitesii Cane
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calamus thwaitesii (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 thwaitesii 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 thwaitesii 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 thwaitesii is a tropical plant native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It grows best in full sun 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 thwaitesii
Calamus thwaitesii is native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.
Calamus thwaitesii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calamus thwaitesii?
Calamus thwaitesii
What is the common name of Calamus thwaitesii?
Thwaites' Rattan
Where is Calamus thwaitesii found?
India and Sri Lanka
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:665453-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.