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Austrocallerya megasperma (syn Callerya megasperma)

Native Wisteria

Fabaceae

Description:

A vigorous climbing vine with glossy green leaves and mauve, perfumed flowers in spring. Produces long, woody, velvety seed pods containing large brown seeds. Ideal for trellises, fences, or as a feature climber on trees, though it benefits from occasional pruning to maintain form.

Special Features:

  • Climbs structures and trees

  • Needs occasional pruning to manage growth

  • Host plant for Common Pencil-Blue butterfly (Candalides absimilis)

Natural Habitat:

Wet Eucalypt Forest, Rainforest

Aspect:

Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade

Soil/Conditions:

Moist, Well-drained

Tree/Shrub Height:

Tall woody vine

Attracts:

Butterflies

Flower Colour:

Purple, Mauve

Austrocallerya megasperma (syn Callerya megasperma) - Native Wisteria

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Regional ecosystem:

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Link to Regional Ecosystem description QLD Gov:

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