Scientific Name: Clematis glycinoides

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  • Pronunciation:
    clee-MAY-tus gly-sin-OIDE-ees
  • Common Name:
    Headache Vine
  • Type:
    climber , vine
  • Family:
    RANUNCULACEAE
  • Flowers:
    white
  • Species List:
    Bush medicine, Fraser Island,
Cultural Notes

TAKE CARE! Some information about bush foods and medicines may be anecdotal. Correct identification and preparation is essential:

NOT EDIBLE

Bush medicine: Leaves crushed and inhaled to cure colds and headaches. Has very powerful effect on nasal passages. Prolonged rubbing can blister palms of hands.

Landscaping Notes

Shade, part shade.||Successfully propagated by Barung Landcare||