Stems may reach lengths of up to 35 m (110 ft) and a diameter of 2 cm (0.8 in). The leaves (or fronds) are produced on the youngest part of the stem, and the older sections are bare as the leaves age and fall off … Meer weergeven

Calamus australis was first described 1838 by the German botanist Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius in volume 3 of his highly regarded work Historia naturalis palmarum. Meer weergeven

This species is listed by the Queensland Department of Environment and Science as least concern. As of 10 December 2022 , it has not been assessed by the IUCN. Meer weergeven

• Rachis with spines
• Fruit
• Foliage and stem
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This is the most widespread of the eight Australian species of Calamus. It is endemic to tropical areas of Queensland, from the tip of Meer weergeven

Fruits of this species are eaten by fruit doves (genus Ptilinopus) and cassowaries (Casuarius casuarius). Meer weergeven

Indigenous Australians had many uses for this plant and its sister species. The young shoots were eaten, along with the fruits. The long flexible stem was used to construct … Meer weergeven