Calamus
Calamus
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species Arecaceae
Morphological Summary
Genus of climbing palms in subfamily Calamoideae, commonly known as rattans, native mainly to the Asian tropics, Africa, and Australia. With over 500 accepted species, it is the most species-rich genus in family Arecaceae.
Distribution Asian, African, and Australian tropics, from India and China to the western Pacific islands.
Conservation Variable by species; many threatened by overexploitation of stems for furniture and crafts.
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Calamus caryotoides
Fishtail Rattan
Specimen ID RN-CLMS-00001
Origin Asia-Pacífico (Australia)
Type Climbing Palm