Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Arecaceae

Genus:

Calamus

Species:

Calamus zeylanicus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Vine

Height:

1500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

cream, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Fresh seeds germinate best; viability declines rapidly after harvest. Requires warm, humid conditions.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI