- Pronunciation: aust-row-sten-NEES-ee-ah BLACK-ee-eye
- Common Name: Blood Vine
- Type: Vine, strong woody Climber
- Family: Fabaceae (Leguminosae)
- Flowers: Red, pink.with pale fawn Calyx. Produced on large branching loose panicles. Late spring.
- Fruit: Thin-walled Pods
- Vegetation Type: Rainforest. Creek banks. Drapes over tall Rainforest trees. Scrambles over trees and shrubs along watercourses.
- Species List: Fraser Island, Johns, Janet, Batianoff 87,
Identification Notes
Stems stout and woody.
Deciduous, flowers appearing before new Leaves.
New Leaves light coppery shade.
Stems exude red Sap.
Landscaping Notes
Requires plenty of room once established. Creates a mass of attractive foliage. Will act as a groundcover if left to scramble. Requires plenty of Water. Part shade. Shade.
Propagation is from fresh Seed, ripening March-May. Grows in full sun. Can be used as a groundcover.
Associated Fauna
Butterfly host Plant: Orange aeroplane.
