Calamus thwaitesii
Also known as: Calamus thwaitesii var. canaranus Becc.
- Calamus thwaitesii var. canaranus Becc.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Arecaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a liana.
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Calamus thwaitesii is a climbing palm belonging to the Arecaceae family. Originating in Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. The genus Calamus is notably large, comprising more than 400 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Palm
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
India, Sri Lanka