Perennial herb. Stems scandent to 6 m, glabrous. Leaf-lamina 4-14 x 4-15 cm, broadly ovate in outline, cordate, asperulous or ± scabrid-punctate above, setulose on veins beneath, otherwise glabrous, deeply palmately 5-lobed, lobes elliptic or narrowly elliptic, ± sinuate-serrate, denticulate, acuminate, obtuse to acute, apiculate, the central largest. Petiole 2-8 cm long, coarsely spiculate. Probracts c. 3 mm long, spathulate, male flowers 2-8, usually co-axillary with 1-4 female flowers; pedicels 5-15 mm long. Receptacle-tube c. 4 mm long, lobes up to 2 mm long, triangular-dentiform. Corolla white to greenish-yellow, the lobes 6-9 x 2.5-5 mm female flowers 1-5, usually co-axillary with up to 8 male flowers; pedicel 1-5 mm long; ovary 4-5 x 2-3.5 mm shortly ellipsoid. Fruits 1.5-2.5 x 1.5-2.5 cm, solitary or in clusters of 2-5, subglobose, bright red with silvery white longitudinal stripes or markings; fruit-stalks 1-5 mm long. Seeds 5-6 x 2.5-3 x 4-4.5 mm. From: Jeffrey, C. 1978. 86. Cucurbitaeae. In: E Launert (ed.). Fl. Zambes. 4: 414-499. Flora Zambesiaca Managing Committee, Glasgow. [CC BY]
Fruits red with white longitudinal stripes or lines of markings. From: Jeffrey, C. 1978. 86. Cucurbitaeae. In: E Launert (ed.). Fl. Zambes. 4: 414-499. Flora Zambesiaca Managing Committee, Glasgow. [CC BY]
Rain-forest, also disturbed areas with high rainfall. From: Jeffrey, C. 1978. 86. Cucurbitaeae. In: E Launert (ed.). Fl. Zambes. 4: 414-499. Flora Zambesiaca Managing Committee, Glasgow. [CC BY]
Old World tropics from S. Tomé & Fernando Po east to Australasia; introduced in South Africa (Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal). From: Jeffrey, C. 1978. 86. Cucurbitaeae. In: E Launert (ed.). Fl. Zambes. 4: 414-499. Flora Zambesiaca Managing Committee, Glasgow. [CC BY]
0 to 500 m
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
Occurrence in the Flora of Southern Africa (FSA) countries and South African provinces. Residence status indicates if a taxon is indigenous, endemic, naturalised or invasive in a specific region. This data is based on specimen records and literature
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Names and Sources
Bryonia palmata L.
| Common name | Language | Reference/barcode | Published as |
|---|---|---|---|
| lollipop-climber | English | Agricultural Research Centre. 2016. South African Plant Invaders Atlas Database (SAPIA). | |
| lollypop climber | English | Jeffrey, C. 1978. 86. Cucurbitaeae. In: E Launert (ed.), Fl. Zambes. 4: 414-499. Flora Zambesiaca Managing Committee, Glasgow. |
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Cucurbitales
FAMILY Cucurbitaceae
SUBFAMILY Cucurbitoideae
TRIBE Benincaseae
GENUS Diplocyclos
SPECIES palmatus
30 results for Diplocyclos palmatus (L.) C.Jeffrey
Barcode: PRE0994759-0 Collector(s) & number: Moshobane, M, 30 | 2018-2-23
South Africa, Limpopo, Westfalia.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0994764-0 Collector(s) & number: Moshobane, M, 35 | 2018-2-21
South Africa, Limpopo, Westfalia.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0148822-0 Collector(s) & number: Lalla, R, 290 | 2014-3-20
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, KZN, Kloof, 54 Emolweni Road.
General notes: climbing on the trees.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0147896-0 Collector(s) & number: Cheek, MD, 2432 | 2016-2-2
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Durban; Kloof; Colen holme nature reserve, along footpath.
General notes: Not abundant.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0148816-0 Collector(s) & number: Lalla, R, 137 | 2012-8-1
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, KZN, Kloof, Msinsi Road.
General notes: climbing over the vegetation.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0144510-0 Collector(s) & number: Lalla, R, RL28 | 2011-8-19
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, KZN, Pietermaritzburg, University of KZN, near Dennison Residence.
General notes: Climbing over fence. Early Detection and Rapid Response Project.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0139988-0 Collector(s) & number: Lalla, R, 52 | 2011-10-20
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Kloof, Kloof Memorial Park. GPS Points: S29 46 44.2 E30 49 53.2
General notes: EARLY DETECTION AND RAPID RESPONSE PROJECT. Notes: growing on fence of private property.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0994760-0 Collector(s) & number: Moshobane, M, 31 | 2018-2-23
South Africa, Limpopo, Westfalia.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0154921-0 Collector(s) & number: Dlova, L, LD40 | 2011-10-20
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Kloof Memorial and Recreational Park. (Kloof).
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0143595-1 Collector(s) & number: Cheek, MD, 959 | 2011-8-19
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Memorial Park; Kloof suburb; Durban.
General notes: Early Detection and Rapid Response Project.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0154908-0 Collector(s) & number: Lalla, R, RL266 | 2013-9-18
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Hillcrest; Springside Nature Reserve, on trail.
General notes: Growing on another tree and creeping along the ground.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0155056-0 Collector(s) & number: Mkhize, V, 18 | 2023-6-20
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Athlone area, PMB [Pietermaritzburg]. Outside municipal [municipality] garden refuse site.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0119796-0 Collector(s) & number: Lambert, A, 9 | --
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Durban.
General notes: Accessioned in Botanic Gardens as 151/90.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0144509-0 Collector(s) & number: Dlova, L, 7 | 2011-8-19
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Faculty of Agriculture Fields, UKZN campus, Pietermaritzburg.
General notes: Early Detection and Rapid Response Project.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0146787-0 Collector(s) & number: Cheek, MD, 1347 | 2012-8-1
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Durban; Kloof; Greenacre place growing on fences between gardens.
General notes: Growing on garden refuse bags. EARLY DETECTION AND RAPID RESPONSE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0144508-0 Collector(s) & number: Lalla, R, RL29 | 2011-8-19
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg, University of KZN, near Agricultural Fields.
General notes: Climbing over Bauhenia purperea tree. Early Detection and Rapid Response Project.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0136980-0 Collector(s) & number: Cheek, MD, 1374 | 2012-8-31
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Pitermaritzburg, next to railway line crosiing Chatterton Road.
General notes: Early Detection and Rapid Response Project.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0135044-0 Collector(s) & number: Cheek, MD, 214 | 2009-12-30
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, Kloof suburb, Memorial Park. Corner of Douglas and Springdale Street.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0136570-0 Collector(s) & number: Cheek, MD, 1054 | 2011-10-8
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, Kloof suburb, Jeff Cawood property 80b Buchingham Road.
General notes: Biome: savanna. Vegetation type: Forest-Grassland Mosaic. Habitat: hill slope. Substrate: soil. Moisture regime: well drained. Soil type: loam. Exposure: partial shade. Slope: moderate. Biotic effect: none seen. Life form: climber. Altitude: 434m. Plant features: no leaves present, red berries with white stripes. Plant height: 2m. Occurrence: not abundant.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0134643-0 Collector(s) & number: Cheek, MD, 209 | 2009-7-29
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, Kloof, Memorial Park, common in gardens in the area
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
1978
FLORA CHAPTER
86. Cucurbitaeae Jeffrey, CIn: E Launert (ed.). Flora Zambesiaca 4: 414-499
Flora Zambesiaca Managing Committee, Glasgow
No results found for Diplocyclos palmatus (L.) C.Jeffrey
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