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Common Name: Milk Vine

General Information

Leichhardtia leptophylla is a Climber
It is harvested from the wild for local use as a food.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Australia - Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and Northern Territories.

Habitat

Open forest and scrub[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Habit	Climber
Height	0.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will succeed outdoors in Britain, though judging by its native range if it is hardy then it is only likely to be so in the mildest areas of the country. The plant is likely to require a warm, very sunny position and a well-drained soil.

Edible Uses

Fruit - cooked[]. it is usually roasted and the seeds are sometimes rejected[]. The ovoid fruit is 4 - 8cm long[].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

Seed -