Calamus vs Sumatran scleria
Acorus calamus compared with Scleria sumatrensis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Calamus | Sumatran scleria |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Plantae (Plants) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum same | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class same | Liliopsida (Monocots) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Acorales (Acorales) | Poales (Grasses) |
| Family | Acoraceae | Cyperaceae |
| Genus | Acorus | Scleria |
| Species | Acorus calamus | Scleria sumatrensis |
Evolutionary Relationship
Calamus and Sumatran scleria share a common ancestor at the Class level: Liliopsida. (Monocots)
Conservation Status
Calamus
LC — Least ConcernSumatran scleria
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Calamus | Sumatran scleria |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Calamus
Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (5 countries), Europe (30 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).
Sumatran scleria
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Found in Taiwan.
Calamus
The Calamus (Acorus calamus) is a species in the genus Acorus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Sumatran scleria
No description available.
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