Homalocladium platycladum is an interesting plant; the flat usually leafless stems resemble tapeworms. Tapeworm plants will reach 3-4 feet in pots, but in nature they will reach 12 feet. It is a native to the Solomon Islands.
Centipede Plant, Tapeworm Plant
Scientific Name: Homalocladium platycladum (F.J. Muell.) L.H. Bailey
Synonym: Muehlenbeckia platyclada
Family: Polygonaceae ...
Homalocladium platycladium. Centipede plant. Also known as tape or tapeworm plant and ribbon bush. A native of Solomon Islands. In Bermuda since at least 1883. Can grow to 10-12 feet with tiny white flowers. Has a spicy scent.
Ribbon Bush ( Homalocladium platycladum )
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Homalocladium platycladum, Muehlenbeckia platyclada (Centipede Plant, Tapeworm Plant, Ribbonbush, Family: Polygonaceae)
Homalomena sp. (Homalomena, Family: Araceae)
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 See also: Aristolochia, Carissa, Jasminum Sambac, Trachelospermum, Agave Attenuata
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