About Calamus lakshmanae
Calamus lakshmanae (Calamus lakshmanae) is a cane (climbing) belonging to the Arecaceae family (Palm family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate spiral pinnate/palmate compound leaves, branched spadix flower clusters, drupe/berry fruit. It is typically found in evergreen and semi-evergreen forests. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during October-April.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Calamus lakshmanae
- Genus
- Calamus
- Family
- ARECACEAE
- Habit
- Cane (Climbing)
- Habitat
- Evergreen and semi-Evergreen forests
- Native to
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- October-April
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Malayalam
- മാൻചൂരൽ, Calamus lakshmanae

Botanical family
Arecaceae
Palm family
Calamus lakshmanae belongs to the Arecaceae family.
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