Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
velutinus
ID:
1304140

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.J.Hend. & N.Q.Dung

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 347: 259 (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001316594

Common Names

  • Velvet Rattan
  • Calamus velutinus
  • Velvet Cane

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Description

Calamus velutinus (also called Palas palm, among many other common names) is a species of fan palm native to Southeast Asia. It is a small to medium-sized palm, growing up to 8 m tall, with a single trunk and a crown of fan-shaped leaves. It is found in rainforests and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Calamus velutinus 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 velutinus is small, white and has a bell-shaped structure. The seed is round and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Where to Find Calamus velutinus

Calamus velutinus is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Calamus velutinus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calamus velutinus?

Calamus velutinus

What is the common name of Calamus velutinus?

Velvet Palm

What is the natural habitat of Calamus velutinus?

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

Andrew Henderson (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Hend.' in the authors string.
Nguyen Quoc Dung: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Q.Dung' in the authors string.