Tristellateia australasiae A.Rich.
| Family: | MALPIGHIACEAE |
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| Sub-Family: | Not available | ||||
| English Name: | Shower of Gold Climber | ||||
| Synonym: | Not available | ||||
| Common Name: | Vining Galphimia | ||||
| Flowering & Fruiting Period: | Throughout the year | ||||
| Distribution: | South East Asia to Australia | ||||
| Habitat: | Grown as garden plant | ||||
| Uses: | Ornamental | ||||
| Key Characteristics: | Clusters of bright golden yellow star shaped flowers appear throughout the year on this compact, small growing vine. It is a vigorous climber with 6 inch long ovate to lance-shaped, lush green leaves. The yellow flowers have red stamens and are borne in loose racemes at the end of branches. Each inflorescence has up to 30 flowers. Fruits are star-like capsule with wings. When they mature, they become a brownish capsule. | ||||