Leichhardtia leptophylla
Milk Vine
a member of the Leichhardtia genus in the family Asclepiadaceae.
Taxonomy and growth
- Family
- Asclepiadaceae
- Genus
- Leichhardtia
- Flower type
- hermaphrodite
Uses
Edible uses
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Fruit - cooked[1]. it is usually roasted and the seeds are sometimes rejected[1]. The ovoid fruit is 4 - 8cm long[2].
- Plant part
- Fruit
Ecology and functions
- Ecosystem niche
- Climber
Environment
- Range
- Australia - Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and Northern Territories.
- Habitat
- Open forest and scrub[2].
- Light
- full sun
- Shade tolerance
- light shade
- Water
- moderate
- Soil textures
- sandy, loamy, clay
- Soil pH
- acid, neutral, alkaline
- Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
- No
- Drought
- intolerant
Propagation
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Seed -
Cultivation
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We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will succeed outdoors in Britain, though judging by its native range if it is hardy then it is only likely to be so in the mildest areas of the country. The plant is likely to require a warm, very sunny position and a well-drained soil.
References
Cribb. A. B. and J. W. Wild Food in Australia. Fontana 1976-00-00 ISBN 0-00-634436-4
Carolin. R. & Tindale. M. Flora of the Sydney Region Reed. Australia. 1993-00-00 ISBN 0730104001