Rattan palm

Calamus leptospadix · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Rattan palm, scientifically known as Calamus leptospadix, is a versatile climbing plant integral to traditional medicine. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized to treat inflammation, digestive ailments, and respiratory issues. This resilient species offers significant ethnobotanical value, providing natural remedies within diverse tropical ecosystems worldwide.

Family
Arecaceae
Native range
Asia-Tropical
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Palmijuncus Leptospadix

Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Calamus leptospadix

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized into the order Arecales and the family Arecaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Calamus, specifically as the species Calamus leptospadix.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Arecales WCVP
Family Arecaceae WCVP
Genus Calamus WCVP

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide distribution across several key regions within the Indian Subcontinent. It can be found growing in the lush landscapes of Assam and throughout Bangladesh. Furthermore, its presence extends into the rugged terrains of the East Himalaya and the mountainous country of Nepal. Beyond the Indian Subcontinent, the species also reaches into the Indo-China region, specifically within Myanmar. Consequently, its range covers diverse ecological zones stretching from South Asia into Southeast Asia.

Region Area Source
Indian Subcontinent Assam WCVP
Indian Subcontinent Bangladesh WCVP
Indian Subcontinent East Himalaya WCVP
Indian Subcontinent Nepal WCVP
Indo-China Myanmar WCVP

Activities

Calamus leptospadix has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antioxidant.

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Consensus
Antibacterial Heliyon (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antidiabetic Heliyon (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antioxidant Heliyon (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Uses

Calamus leptospadix has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antidiabetic.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Consensus
antidiabetic Heliyon (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆