Legnephora moorei
Legnephora moorei (F.Muell.) Miers
Legnephora moorei, known as the round-leaf vine, is a climbing plant in the Menispermaceae family. It is native to the rainforests of Queensland and New South Wales, Australia. The vine is characterized by its large leaves and can have a stem up to 9 cm in diameter. It is named after Charles Moore and is found as far south as Yatteyattah Nature Reserve.
Description
Legnephora moorei is a species of flowering plant in the Menispermaceae family. It is a tall climber with large leaves, often identified by its fallen leaves on the forest floor. The plant is endemic to the rainforests of Queensland and New South Wales. The southernmost natural occurrence of this species is at Yatteyattah Nature Reserve on the south coast of New South Wales. The vine's stem can reach a diameter of up to 9 cm. This species is one of several named after Charles Moore.
Distribution
New South Wales · Queensland
Synonyms
Cebatha mooreiCocculus mooreiLegnephora moorei var. subacutaLegnephora moorei var. typica