Petermannia
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Family: | Petermanniaceae |
Genus: | Petermannia |
Species: | P. cirrosa
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Petermannia cirrosa F.Muell.
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Petermannia is the sole genus of plants in the family Petermanniaceae.[1] Petermannia cirrosa, the only species in the genus, is endemic to the states of New South Wales and Queensland in Australia. it is a prickly, wiry stemmed vine which grows to 6 metres in height and has lancelote, ovate or elliptic leaves with an acute apex.[1] The flowers, which appear during summer, have reflexed reddish green or white tepals. These are followed by rounded red berries.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Harden, G.J. "Petermannia". PlantNET - New South Wales Flora Online. Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney Australia. Retrieved 2009-04-13.