Whip Vine
Flagellaria indica
Common Name:
Whip Vine
Scientific Name:
Flagellaria indica
Height:
15m high climbing in a tree.
Form:
Scrambling vine with cane-like stems.
Leaves:
Leaves are 10 to 40 centimetres long, and 0.5 to 3 cm wide.
Flowers:
Small white flowers.
Fruit:
Pinkish-white berries in Summer or Autumn.
First Nations uses:
The vine can be used for basket weaving, fishing nets, nets and ropes for climbing, various medicinal applications. Young leaf shoots can be used as vegetables.
Geographical location:
Flagellaria is native to tropical Africa, Sri Lanka, through tropical South-East Asia, Melanesia, to North Australia, and the Pacific Islands.
Conservation status:
Least concern
Photo & Research by:
James
Interesting fact:
It has many names such False Rattan, Whip Vine, Bull cane, Flagellraia and the Supplejack.
