Native pear, Dumara bush, Angelth
Cynanchum floribundum

Family: Apocynaceae

What it is like

A small shrubby climber. It grows 0.5-1 m tall. Young shoots are hairy. The leaves are 2.5-5 cm long by 2-4 cm wide. They are oval or heart shaped. They are rounded at the base and drawn out into a long point. They are hairy when young but smooth when mature. They are dark green. The flowers are white and o.6 cm long. The follicles are spindle shaped and 3-5 cm long. The seeds are 1-2.5 cm long and have bristles.

There are about 150 Cynanchum species.

Where it is found

It grows in inland regions and on sand dunes. It is a tropical and subtropical plant. It is damaged by frost or drought. It can grow in arid places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

CAUTION: The unripe milky pods are eaten. They are cooked.

Edible parts

Fruit, leaves

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seed.

Its other names

Local names

Jupa, Walyuru

Synonyms

Cynoctonum floribundum (R.Br.) Decne; Vincetoxicum floribundum (R.Br.) Kuntze;