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Austrosteenisia blackii

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Austrosteenisia blackii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
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 12 cm 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

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  1. ^ F.A.Zich; B.P.M.Hyland; T.Whiffen; R.A.Kerrigan (2020). "Austrosteenisia blackii". Australian Tropical Rainforest Plants Edition 8 (RFK8). Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research (CANBR), Australian Government. Retrieved 20 June 2021.
  2. ^ "Austrosteenisia blackii (FABACEAE) Blood Vine". Save Our Waterways Now. Retrieved 12 May 2013.