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Calamus australis

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Scientific Classification
Genus: Calamus
Species: australis
Synonyms
Calamus amischus
Native Continent
Oceania
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Morphology
Habit: Clustering
Leaf type: Pinnate
Culture
Survivability index
Common names
Lawyer Cane, Wait-a-while, Hairy Mary


Habitat and Distribution

Endemic to Queensland, Australia.

Description

This climbing palm has numerous recurved hooks on the leaf sheath and base of the pinnate leaf. The long whip-like flagella to 3 m long also bears numerous hooks. Fruit white, scaly to 1 cm diameter. A climbing palm with hooked whips. The fruits are whitish. The stems of the leaves are covered with prickles.

Culture

Curiosities

It is related to the Asian rattan palms that are used to make furniture.

External Links

References

Special thanks to Geoff Stein, (Palmbob) for his hundreds of photos, edric.

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  • Barron Falls, near Cairns, QLD.

  • Hunter Region Botanic Garden just north of Newcastle and Sydney. Photo by Stephen, edric.

  • aintree Discovery Centre, Cape Tribulation, QLD.

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Many Special Thanks to Ed Vaile for his long hours of tireless editing and numerous contributions.

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