Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thysanolepis
ID:
761407

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hance

Source:
wcs

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 12: 265 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000760740

Common Names

  • Calamus thysanolepis
  • Thysanolepis Rattan
  • Thysanolepis Cane

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Description

Calamus thysanolepis (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 thysanolepis 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 thysanolepis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Calamus thysanolepis 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 thysanolepis

Calamus thysanolepis is native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.

Calamus thysanolepis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calamus thysanolepis?

Calamus thysanolepis

What is the common name of Calamus thysanolepis?

Fringed Rattan

Where is Calamus thysanolepis found?

India, Sri Lanka, and 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,

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