Calamus trachycoleus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Becc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Ann. Roy. Bot. Gard. (Calcutta) 11(App.): 108 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000760834
Common Names
- Calamus trachycoleus
- Trachycoleus Rattan
- Trachycoleus Cane
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calamus trachycoleus (also called Rattan, among many other common names) is a species of climbing palm native to India, Malaysia, and Indonesia. It is a slender, spiny, climbing palm with a greyish-brown stem and large, glossy, dark green leaves. It is found in tropical rainforests, swamps, and mangroves.
Uses & Benefits
Calamus trachycoleus 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
The flower of Calamus trachycoleus is a yellowish-green color and is small in size. The seed is an ovoid shape and is brown in color. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf that is long and narrow.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calamus trachycoleus 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 trachycoleus
Calamus trachycoleus is native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.
Calamus trachycoleus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calamus trachycoleus?
Calamus trachycoleus
What is the common name of Calamus trachycoleus?
Rough Rattan
Where is Calamus trachycoleus found?
India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia
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:665460-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.