Ripogonaceae

1 gen., temp. and trop.

Ripogonum J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.

5 species native Aust.; Qld, NSW

Shrubby climber with or without prickles on the stems. Leaves sub-opposite, 3–5-veined, coriaceous; petioles without tendrils. Flowers bisexual, in axillary racemes or spikes. Perianth segments free, greenish white, reflexed. Anthers sagittate. Berry red, globular.