Cayratia eurynema
Burtt
Soft water vine
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Description
A slender climber. The stems are angular. They have a few hairs. The leaves are compound. There are 5 leaflets. These are oval and 5-7.5 cm long by 2-3.5 cm wide. The flowers are small and green. They occur in congested groups in the axils of leaves. The fruit are berries 0.6 cm across. They are black.
Distribution
It is a warm temperate plant. It grows in moist rainforests in New South Wales and Queensland in Australia. It needs well drained soil.
Where It Grows
Australia*,
Cultivation
Plants can be grown from seed or stem cuttings.
Notes
There are about 45 Cayratia species. They are mainly in tropical areas.
References (1)
- Elliot, W.R., & Jones, D.L., 1982, Encyclopedia of Australian Plants suitable for cultivation. Vol 2. Lothian. p 489
