Calamus australis
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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
Comments and Curiosities
It is related to the Asian rattan palms that are used to make furniture.
External Links
- Glossary of Palm Terms
- Pronunciation Key
- Click on Arecaceae, for a list of photos
- http://keys.trin.org.au/key-server/data/0e0f0504-0103-430d-8004-060d07080d04/media/Html/taxon/Calamus_australis.htm
References
Special thanks to Geoff Stein, (Palmbob) for his hundreds of photos, edric.
- IMAGE GALLERY
Barron Falls, near Cairns, QLD.
Hunter Region Botanic Garden just north of Newcastle and Sydney. Photo by Stephen Bartlett, edric.
Raintree 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.
