| Common Name: |
Native Dutchman’s pipe |
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| Family: |
Myrtaceae |
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| Form and Size: |
Tall, vigorous climber, 10-20m tall, which twines over available
support. |
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| Distribution: |
Coastal rainforests of northern Australia, and occasionally in dries
scrubs where it may die back annually to the rootstock. |
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| Leaves: |
Elongated heart-shape, leathery, dull green, 10-30cm x 8-12cm. |
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| Flowers: |
Dark brown or purplish, tubular 4-6cm long; in short racemes on
new growth. |
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| Flowering Period: |
Throughout the year. |
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| Fruit: |
Capsule, egg-shaped, about 3cm long, ribbed, splitting at the top
to resemble an inverted parachute. |
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| Cultivation/Notes: |
Propagate from seed or cuttings. A vigorous climber preferring semi-shade
and regular watering. Food plant for the Cairns Birdwing, Red Bodied
Swallowtail and Big Greasy Butterflies. |
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