Arecaceae · Calamus

Veta

Calamus thwaitesii var. canaranus

Cane (Climbing)outdoor
Habit
Cane (Climbing)
Flowering
December-January

Plant Details

Scientific name
Calamus thwaitesii var. canaranus
Genus
Calamus
Family
Arecaceae
Flowering & fruiting
December-January
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Parallel venation leaf character
Venation
Parallel

Typical of the Arecaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Radial
Inflorescence
Panicle
Fruit
Drupe

Typical of the Arecaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

Local Names

Kannada
ಹಂಡಿಬೆತ್ತ handibetta
Malayalam
ആനച്ചൂരല്‍ aanaccuural, തടിയന്‍ ചൂരല്‍ thatiyan cuural, വലിയ ചൂരല്‍ valiya cuural
Marathi
वेत veta

About Veta

Calamus thwaitesii var. canaranus 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 usually grown in outdoor settings. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during December-January.

Illustration representing the Arecaceae family
Botanical family

Arecaceae

Palm family

Veta belongs to the Arecaceae family.

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