Arecaceae · Calamus

Calamus travancoricus

Cane (Climbing)outdoor
Habit
Cane (Climbing)
Native to
India
Flowering
October-June

Plant Details

Scientific name
Calamus travancoricus
Genus
Calamus
Family
Arecaceae
Habitat
Evergreen forests, also sacred groves
Habitat type
Forest
Native to
India
Flowering & fruiting
October-June
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.

About Calamus travancoricus

Calamus travancoricus 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 forests, also sacred groves. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during October-June.

Illustration representing the Arecaceae family
Botanical family

Arecaceae

Palm family

Calamus travancoricus belongs to the Arecaceae family.

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