Palmeria scandens

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Anchor vine
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Magnoliids
Order: Laurales
Family: Monimiaceae
Genus: Palmeria
Species:
P. scandens
Binomial name
Palmeria scandens

Palmeria scandens, commonly known as the anchor vine, is a widespread climbing plant found in rainforests in New South Wales and Queensland, in eastern Australia. [2] [3]

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References

  1. "Species profile—Palmeria scandens". Queensland Department of Environment and Science. Queensland Government. 2022. Retrieved 29 January 2023.
  2. "PlantNET - FloraOnline". PlantNET (The NSW Plant Information Network System). Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust, Sydney. Retrieved 29 January 2023.
  3. "Palmeria scandens". Atlas of Living Australia. Retrieved 12 April 2019.