Arecaceae · Calamus

Calamus vattayila

Cane (Climbing)outdoor
Habit
Cane (Climbing)
Native to
India
Flowering
May-August

Plant Details

Scientific name
Calamus vattayila
Genus
Calamus
Family
Arecaceae
Native to
India
Flowering & fruiting
May-August
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

Malayalam
വട്ടയിലയൻ, Calamus vattayila, ഒട്ടാമൻ

About Calamus vattayila

Calamus vattayila 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. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during May-August.

Illustration representing the Arecaceae family
Botanical family

Arecaceae

Palm family

Calamus vattayila belongs to the Arecaceae family.

The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.

Explore the Arecaceae family →

Snap it. Know it.

Point your camera at Calamus vattayila or any plant and SASYA identifies it instantly — on-device, offline, and private.

Download SASYA — Free

Common plant problems

All plant problem & care guides →

More in Arecaceae

View all Arecaceae