Cynanchum pedunculatum
R. Br.
Native pear, Djumbu
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Description
A slender climber. It grows 2-4 m tall. The young shoots are twining. The leaves are 3-6 cm long and 1-2 cm wide. They are oval but heart shaped at the base. They taper to the tip and have long leaf stalks. The flowers are opposite the leaves. The flower stalks are 3-8 cm long. The flowers are 0.5 cm across. They are purple. The follicles are 6 cm long and angled.
Edible Uses
The fruit are eaten and are popular.
Traditional Uses
CAUTION:
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Known Hazards
Caution advised (specific hazard details not provided in data).
Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows in tropical places in Australia. Near Townsville in Australia it grows from sea level to 800 m altitude.
Where It Grows
Australia*,
Cultivation
Plants are grown from seed.
Other Information
Fruit are popular.
Notes
There are about 150 Cynanchum species.
Nutrition
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruit | 86.8 | 160 | 38 | 1.1 | — | 119 | 0.9 | 0.4 |
Synonyms
Also Known As
<idamurri, Unggandjun
References (16)
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- Cribb, A.B. & J.W., 1976, Wild Food in Australia, Fontana. p 103
- Elliot, W.R., & Jones, D.L., 1984, Encyclopedia of Australian Plants suitable for cultivation. Vol 3. Lothian. p 154
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