🐾

Calamus

Acorus calamus

Least Concern

About

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.

Habitat & Distribution

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).

🇦🇲 Armenia 🇧🇾 Belarus 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇨🇦 Canada 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇪 Georgia 🇩🇪 Germany 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇮🇹 Italy 🇱🇻 Latvia 🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇲🇩 Moldova 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇭 Philippines 🇵🇱 Poland 🇷🇴 Romania 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Species

Acorus calamus (Calamus)

Names in Other Languages

Korean Chang-po

Spanish calamís

French acore

German Kalmus

Similar Species in Acorus

🐾

grass-leaf sweet-flag

Acorus gramineus

Not Evaluated

View all species in Acorus →

Explore More

Compare Species

vs grass-leaf sweet-flag

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Calamus?

The scientific name of Calamus is Acorus calamus. It belongs to the genus Acorus.

What is the conservation status of Calamus?

Calamus (Acorus calamus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Calamus live?

Calamus is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (5 countries), Europe (30 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Armenia, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia.

What family does Calamus belong to?

Calamus (Acorus calamus) belongs to the genus Acorus, which is part of the taxonomic family Acoraceae.

Is Calamus endangered?

No, Calamus (Acorus calamus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Calamus belong to?

Calamus (Acorus calamus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Calamus?

The closest relatives of Calamus in the genus Acorus include grass-leaf sweet-flag.