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Geitonoplesium cymosum

Scrambling Lily
Also known as: Calcoa cymosa (R.Br.) F.Muell. +17 more
  • Calcoa cymosa (R.Br.) F.Muell.
  • Eustrephus timorensis Ridl.
  • Geitonoplesium asperum A.Cunn. ex R.Br.
  • Geitonoplesium cymosum (R.Br.) A.Cunn. ex Hook., 1832
  • Geitonoplesium cymosum f. album Schlittler
  • Geitonoplesium cymosum f. rubellum Schlittler
  • Geitonoplesium cymosum subsp. angustifolium Schlittler
  • Geitonoplesium cymosum subsp. asperum (A.Cunn. ex R.Br.) Schlittler
  • Geitonoplesium cymosum subsp. macrophyllum Schlittler
  • Geitonoplesium cymosum var. paniculatum Schlittler
  • Geitonoplesium cymosum var. timorense (Ridl.) Schlittler
  • Geitonoplesium montanum (R.Br.) Hook.
  • Geitonoplesium montanum (R.Br.) Kunth
  • Luzuriaga cymosa R.Br.
  • Luzuriaga laxiflora Hallier f.
  • Luzuriaga montana R.Br.
  • Luzuriaga timorensis (Ridl.) Hallier f.
  • Medeola angustifolia Delile
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Asphodelaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing subshrub or shrub.

Naturally occurring in Tropical Asia, Australasia, and the Pacific, Geitonoplesium cymosum (commonly known as Scrambling-Lily) is a climbing shrub belonging to the Asphodelaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Climber / Vine

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA, PACIFIC
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, Malesia, Papuasia, Southwestern Pacific
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bismarck Archipelago, Fiji, Lesser Sunda Is., Maluku, New Caledonia, New Guinea, New South Wales, Norfolk Is., Queensland, Solomon Is., Vanuatu, Victoria

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Jawa

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