Philesiaceae FAMILY
Geitonoplesium cymosum
Geitonoplesium cymosum
Edibility
2/5
Medicinal
0/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Geitonoplesium cymosum is a Evergreen Perennial Climber up to 4.00 metres tall. It is harvested from the wild for local use as a food and source of materials.
Habitat & Origin
Origintemperate; tropical
Native RangeAustralia - Queensland, New South Wales.
HabitatMoist eucalyptus forests, sparse rainforests and creek banks[ 156 Title Useful Wild Plants in Australia. Publication Author Cribb. A. B. and J. W. Publisher William Collins Pty Ltd. Sidney Year 1981 ISBN 0-00-216441-8 Description A very readable book. , 193 Title Wild Food Plants of Australia. Publication Author Low. T. Publisher Angus and Robertson. Year 1989 ISBN 0-207-14383-8 Description Well presented, clear information and good photographs. An interesting read for the casual reader as well as the enthusiast ].