Madeira vine
Anredera cordifolia
Madeira vine
Synonyms
Boussingaultia cordifolia
Other Common name: Mignonette vine
Description
Madeira vine is a perennial hairless vine with fleshy rhizomes and slender reddish stems with small aerial tubers. It has heart-shaped leaves (2-11 x 2-10 cm) which are glossy and arranged alternately on the stems. It produces slender drooping flower heads (18 cm long) of small fragrant cream flowers from January to April. Seeds are not produced.
Impact
This vine forms heavy long-lived masses that dominate medium to high canopy. It tolerates a wide range of conditions. Although no seeds are produced, it spreads via the aerial tubers.
What to do
Contact your regional council to determine the status of this species and responsibility for control and/or advice on control.
Page last updated: 23 October 2008