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Tristellateia australasiae

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Tristellateia australasiae
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Malpighiaceae
Genus: Tristellateia
Species:
T. australasiae
Binomial name
Tristellateia australasiae
A.Rich., 1834
Synonyms
Numerous

Tristellateia novaeguineensis Blume ex A. Juss.
Tristellateia malintana Blanco
Tristellateia australis A. Rich.
Platynema laurifolium Wight & Arn.

Tristellateia australasiae, also known as maiden's jealousy, showers of gold climber and Australian gold vine,[1] is a climbing plant in the Malpighiaceae family that is native to Southeast Asia and northern Australia.[2]

Description

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It is a woody, liana that grows to a height of 10 metres where it is generally found in mangroves, creeks, swamps and forests.[2] It features opposite, pedunculate leaves with slightly papery leaf blades that are egg-shaped. Its yellow flowers, which occur all year round in warmer climates,[3] are 2-2.5 cm in width found on racemes that are 10-30 cm long, where each bunch contains around 30 flowers.[2]

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Tristellateia australasiae Almost Eden, LLC. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c Tristellateia australasiae A.Rich Flora Fauna Web. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
  3. ^ Tristellateia australasiae: Gold vine Green Cover Initiative. Retrieved June 3, 2023.