Shrubby Creeper, Pohuehue, Puka, Large-leaved Mueglenbeckia
Muehlenbeckia australis

Family: Polygonaceae

What it is like

A climber. It grows 4 m tall. It has many branches. The bark is grey. The leaves are alternate and papery. The leaf stalk is 1-2.5 cm long. The leaf blade is broadly oval. It is 2-8 cm long and 1-3 cm wide. It tapers quickly at the tip. The flowers can be in the axils of leaves or at the ends of branches. They are in a panicle 5-10 cm long. The nut is 3 sided. It is 3-4 mm long and black.

There are about 20 Muehlenbeckia species.

Where it is found

It grows from the sea level to mountain slopes in Norfolk Island. It grows in the forest.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, New Zealand (country/location of origin), Norfolk Island

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Coccoloba australis G.Forst.; Polygonum australe (G.Forst.) A Rich.; Polygonum forsteri Endl.; Muehlenbeckia adpressa (Labill.) Meisn.;