Wait-a-while, Southern Lawyer vine
It is a subtropical plant. It grows in wet rainforests. They do best in a warm, shady site. They need a rich, well-drained soil. They will tolerate mild frosts when older. Melbourne Botanical Gardens. It suits hardiness zones 9-12.
Synonyms
- Calamus muelleri var. macrospermus H. Wendl.
- Palijuncus muelleri (H. Wendl.) Kuntze
Edible Portion
- Fruit
Where does Wait-a-while grow?
Found in: Australia
Notes: There are 375-400 Calamus species. There are 175 species in tropical Asia.
Growing Wait-a-while, Southern Lawyer vine
Cultivation: Plants can be grown from seed which should be sown while fresh. Seed normally germinate within 6 months. Seedlings do not transplant easily.
Edible Uses: The fleshy layer of the fruit is eaten.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruit | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Wait-a-while, Southern Lawyer vine Photos
References
Blomberry, A. & Rodd, T., 1982, Palms. An informative practical guide. Angus & Robertson. p 70
Cribb, A.B. & J.W., 1976, Wild Food in Australia, Fontana. p 63
Cronin, L., 1989, The Concise Australian Flora. Reed. p 234
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Cundall, P., (ed.), 2004, Gardening Australia: flora: the gardener's bible. ABC Books. p 278
Edible and Useful Native Plants (off internet)
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Hibbert, M., 2002, The Aussie Plant Finder 2002, Florilegium. p 48
Jones, D.L. & Gray, B., 1977, Australian Climbing Plants. Reed. p 82
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