A rain forest understorey shrub. Distinguished from the very similar Mackinlaya confusa by the less complex inflorescence (i.e M. macrosciadea has umbels on umbels while M. confusa has umbels on umbels on umbels!) and also M. confusa often has slightly … Continue reading →
A climbing ginseng? Yes indeed, this slender rain forest vine is called the Climbing Panax. Trifoliate leaves Hairs on the leave margin practically helps to recognize this vine A little stipel (a reduced leaf-like appendage) where the 3 leaflet stalks … Continue reading →
This list was compiled from plants I have encountered in the so called wet sclerophyll forest from 3 sites (Davies Creek, Mt Baldy and Paluma) in Far North Queensland. It will be noticed that there are many species that one … Continue reading →
Been in Australia for over a decade gazing at plants, both large and small, grasses and trees, in rain forest and savanna, in the tropics and in temperate zones. I love connecting with people with similar interests. You can read more about me on my About page and at my personal BLOG.
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Leaf Whispering in the Tropics 