Manau rattan Calamus manan
Manau rattan (Calamus manan) is an evergreen perennial tree in the Arecaceae family, native to Malay Peninsula and Sumatra. It grows 20–60 m (66–197 ft) tall and 3–6 m (10–20 ft) wide, wants part sun to part shade and high water, and is hardy to about 12 °C (54 °F). Space plants about 5 m (16 ft) apart.
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Manau rattan at a glance
| Type | Perennial tree, evergreen |
|---|---|
| Family | Arecaceae |
| Mature height | 20–60 m (66–197 ft) |
| Mature spread | 3–6 m (10–20 ft) |
| Spacing | 5 m (16 ft) centre to centre |
| Sun | Part sun to part shade, at least 3 h of direct sun a day |
| Water | High; drought tolerance none, waterlogging tolerance low |
| Soil pH | 4.5–6.5 |
| Cold hardiness | About 12 °C (54 °F) once established (roughly USDA zone 12) |
| Heat stress | Likely above about 35 °C (95 °F) |
| Flowering | from about April for 4–9 weeks (northern hemisphere; later in cold climates, earlier in warm ones) |
| Wind tolerance | Low |
| Pollinator value | Low |
| Edible | Not grown as food |
| Native to | Malay Peninsula and Sumatra |
| Common in gardens of | 🇲🇾 Malaysia, 🇮🇩 Indonesia, 🇹🇭 Thailand |
Is Manau rattan toxic?
- People: not known to be toxic
- Cats: not known to be toxic
- Dogs: not known to be toxic
The stems are armed with fierce spines.
If a child or pet may have eaten part of a plant, call a poison centre or vet straight away.
Companion planting: what to grow with Manau rattan
No well-documented helpful pairing. Group it with plants that like part sun to part shade and high water.
Questions about Manau rattan
- How far apart should I plant Manau rattan?
- About 5 m (16 ft) apart, centre to centre. A mature plant spreads 3–6 m (10–20 ft).
- Does Manau rattan need full sun?
- Part sun to part shade: at least 3 hours of direct sun a day.
- How much water does Manau rattan need?
- High water. Drought tolerance is none and waterlogging tolerance low.
- How cold-hardy is Manau rattan?
- It tolerates about 12 °C (54 °F) once established, roughly USDA zone 12.
- When does Manau rattan flower?
- From about April for 4–9 weeks (northern hemisphere; later in cold climates, earlier in warm ones).
- Is Manau rattan poisonous to cats and dogs?
- For cats it is not known to be toxic; for dogs not known to be toxic; for people not known to be toxic. The stems are armed with fierce spines.
- What grows well with Manau rattan?
- There is no well-documented companion pairing for Manau rattan. Group it with plants that like the same sun (part sun to part shade) and water (high).
Sources and evidence
Evidence grade C (C: plausible, mixed evidence).
- Plants of the World Online (taxonomy, native range), Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
- CABI Invasive Species Compendium, CABI
Notes and assumptions
- A climbing palm that needs living forest to climb: a way to earn from forest while keeping it standing.
Reference values for planning, not horticultural, veterinary or medical advice. Varieties, soils and local climates differ: check with a local nursery or extension service.
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