TELFAIRIA PEDATA

It is found in the rainforests of Comoros, Madagascar, Mozambique and Tanzania (and as a crop in i.e. Kenya, Malawi, Mauritius), growing in a well drained soil with some water and some sun. The vines will climb for up to 30 meters. The flowers are pinkish-purple and white. The genera is named after Mr. & Mrs. Telfair, who grow the plant on their farm Bois Chery, on Mauritius. Mrs. draw the plant for Hooker in 1826. The species name means 'foot-like' Female flower, photo by Paul Latham.