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kangaroo vine
Scientific Name: Cissus antarctica
Family: Vitaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Vine
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Kangaroo Vine (Cissus antarctica)
The Kangaroo Vine, scientifically known as Cissus antarctica, is a popular plant known for its vigorous growth and attractive foliage.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant produces fruits, and the seeds are available for purchase.
Considerations for Children
- The leaves have serrated edges.
Quirky Facts
- The provided text includes numerous references to vines featuring Kangaroos.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cissus antarctica
- Common Names: Kangaroo Vine, Kangaroo Ivy, Water Vine, Native Grape
- Family: Vitaceae (Grape Family)
- Synonyms: Cissus oblonga (Benth.) Planch., Cissus oblongata
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Australia, specifically New South Wales (NSW) and Queensland (Qld).
- Common in the Biripi Area.
- Found in or near rainforests.
- Marginal rainforest plant.
Ecological Role
- Important environmentally as a sand binder.
Morphological Characteristics
- A vigorous and dense climber that can also be used as a groundcover.
- Climbing woody vine.
- Reaches a height of 2-5 m (8 ft) if permitted.
- Has specialized tendrils.
- Leaves are heart-shaped with serrated edges.
- Mature leaves are dark-green, with gently toothed edges, while young leaves are a lighter, fresher green with a slightly wetter-looking shine.
- Tough grey-green or dark green leaves with serrated edges.
- Produces cymes of small green flowers from spring-summer.
- Prolific grower.