Supplejack, Whip vine, Lawyer vine

Where does Supplejack grow?

Found in: Africa, Andamans, Asia, Australia, Cambodia, China, East Africa, East Timor, Fiji, FSM, Guam, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Japan, Kosrae, Lord Howe Island, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mariana Islands, Mauritius, Micronesia, Mozambique, Myanmar, New Caledonia, Pacific Islands, Palau, Pan tropical, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Pohnpei, Reunion, Samoa, SE Asia, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam

Notes: There are 4 Flagellaria species. There is only one genus in the Flagellariaceae family. The plant has a range of medicinal uses.

Growing Supplejack, Whip vine, Lawyer vine

Cultivation: Plants are grown from seed. The seed need to be sown fresh.

Edible Uses: The young shoots and leaves are eaten after boiling. The fruit is eaten. The sweet stems are also chewed.

Production: In Australia, flowering occurs periodically mainly December to March.

Nutrition Info

Supplejack, Whip vine, Lawyer vine Photos

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