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BLOOD VINE

Austrosteenisia blackii, Fam. Fabaceae


A large vigorous and woody vine

Form or habit: Climbing or twining plant
Latex: Fabaceae
Leaf: Alternate
Compound, pinnate, short thickened leaf stalks. 5-11 leaflets, egg shaped dark green 5 x 2cm.
Flower conspicuous: Conspicuous
Flower colour: Dark Maroon-to pink
Flower description: Pea-like flower shape, dark maroon approx. 1cm long, borne on long loosely branched racemes.
Fruit conspicuous: Conspicuous
Fruit colour: Golden brown Pods; Green or brown seeds
Fruit: Dry
Fruit description: Golden brown Pods, flat, papery to 10 x 2cm containing 2-5 green or brown seeds.
Habitat: Rainforest,Gallery (Riverine or riparian) forest
Distribution North-eastern QLD to north-eastern NSW - Cooktown QLD to Hunter River in NSW.
Food source for: Host plant for orange Aeroplane butterfly pupae can be found on the vine.
Toxicity: No toxicity known
Origin: Australia
Weed: No
Weed status:
Notes: Stems can reach lengths of 20m and diameters of 400mm.
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