Scientific Name: Calystegia sepium subsp. sepium

Common Name: swamp bindweed

Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots

Family: Convolvulaceae

Threatened Species Status: Rare

Permit: It is an offence to collect, disturb, damage or destroy this species unless under permit.

Form Description: Large perennial creeping herb with rhizomes and stolons, and slender, twining stems which climb up to 4m over supporting plants. Leaves 4-10cm long with sharp tip.

Height (m): 3 – 4

Flowers: Funnel-shaped flowers usually white, sometimes tinged with pink, which open during the day and close at night.

Fruit: Capsule

Municipality
George TownLaunceston
Plant Communities
Riparian
Habitat Notes

Riverbanks and forest margins, especially in the Tamar in the north of the state.

Propagation Calendar

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Propagation Method
Seed

Seed Information

Seed Collection

Large seeds which are easily collected.

Seed Treatment Method

Soaking Soak seed in water for 8-12 hours, changing the water 2-3 times.

Seed Treatment Notes

Nick seed to a depth of 1mm, treat with dry heat at 60-70°C for 30 minutes or soak for 16 hours in warm to hot water.