Austrosteenisia blackii
| Austrosteenisia blackii | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: | Faboideae |
| Tribe: | Millettieae |
| Genus: | Austrosteenisia |
| Species: | A. blackii |
| Binomial name | |
| Austrosteenisia blackii (F.Muell.) Geesink | |
Austrosteenisia blackii is a leguminous liana of the rainforests and dry rainforests of tropical and sub-tropical eastern Australia. Also known commonly as the blood vine for the dark red sap that exudes from cut stems. Blooms resemble dark red peas and produce papery fruit up to 12cm long with kidney-shaped seeds.[1] It is a vigorous creeper and can be used as ground cover in gardening. It is spectacular in bloom from September to December.[2]
References
- ↑ Hyland, B. P. M.; Whiffin, T.; Zich, F. A.; et al. (Dec 2010). "Factsheet – Austrosteenisia blackii". Australian Tropical Rainforest Plants. Edition 6.1, online version [RFK 6.1]. Cairns, Australia: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), through its Division of Plant Industry; the Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research; the Australian Tropical Herbarium, James Cook University. Retrieved 12 May 2013.
- ↑ "Austrosteenisia blackii (FABACEAE) Blood Vine". Save Our Waterways Now. Retrieved 12 May 2013.
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