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 leptospadixSynonyms
- Palmijuncus leptospadix
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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |