Parsonsia eucalyptophylla
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Apocynaceae |
| Genus: | Parsonsia |
| Species: | P. eucalyptophylla
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| Parsonsia eucalyptophylla | |
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Lyonsia eucalyptophylla (F.Muell.) Benth. Lyonsia eucalyptifolia Benth. | |
Parsonsia eucalyptophylla, whose common names are gargaloo and monkey vine, is a woody vine in the family Apocynaceae.[1][2] It is native to the east coast states of Australia.[2]
Description
Parsonsia eucalyptophylla is a tall woody climber; the young plants climb by clinging roots, and the older plants using twining stems.[2] It has watery rather than milky sap. The yellow flowers appear from spring to autumn.[2] The leaves are linear to lanceolate and 8–24 cm long and 0.5–2 cm wide, with lower surface paler than the upper.[2]
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Distribution and habitat
Parsonsia eucalyptophylla is native to New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria in Australia, and is widespread in woodland and scrub in inland areas.[2]
Taxonomy
Parsonsia eucalyptophylla was first described in 1861, by Ferdinand von Mueller,[3] and later redescribed, in 1868, as Lyonsia eucalyptifolia by Bentham.[4] Its currently accepted name is Parsonsia eucalyptophylla.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "Parsonsia eucalyptophylla". (APNI), IBIS database, Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra. Retrieved 2018-04-18.
- ^ a b c d e f Harden, G.J. & Williams, J.B. 1996. "Parsonsia eucalyptophylla". PlantNET – National Herbarium of NSW, Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney, Australia. Retrieved 2018-04-18.
- ^ von Mueller, F.J.H. 1861. "Fragmenta Phytographiae Australiae 2(16): 159".
- ^ Bentham, G. 1868. "Flora Australiensis". 4: 323.