Status:
valid
Authors:
Becc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Ann. Roy. Bot. Gard. (Calcutta) 11(1): 104 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761337
Common Names
- Zollinger's Calamus
- Zollinger's Rattan
- Zollinger's Cane
Description
Calamus zollingeri (also called Zollinger's Rattan, among many other common names) is a species of palm tree native to India and Sri Lanka. It is a climbing palm, growing up to 20 m in length, with a slender stem and a crown of large, feather-like leaves. It is found in tropical rainforests, swamps, and mangrove forests.
Uses & Benefits
Calamus zollingeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and its flowers are often used in floral arrangements.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Calamus zollingeri sub. foxworthyi (Becc.) A.J.Hend.
Calamus zollingeri sub. merrillii (Becc.) A.J.Hend.
Calamus zollingeri sub. zollingeri
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calamus zollingeri has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calamus zollingeri is a perennial climber native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers a temperature range of 65-75°F (18-24°C) and a pH range of 6.5-7.5. It requires bright light and should be planted in a well-draining soil. It should be fertilized regularly with a liquid fertilizer.
Where to Find Calamus zollingeri
Calamus zollingeri is native to India and can be found in the tropical forests of the Western Ghats.
Species in the Calamus genus
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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,