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'''''Flagellaria indica''''' is a climbing plant found in many of the tropical and subtropical regions of the Old World, [[India]], [[South East Asia]], [[Polynesia]] and [[Australia]].
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A strong climber often up to 15 metres tall, with thick cane like stems exceeding 15 mm in diameter. Leaves without hairs, 10 to 40 cm long, and 5 to 20 mm wide. A coiled apex of the leaf forms the holding part of the climbing plant. Fragrant white flowers form in [[panicle]]s, 10 to 25 cm long. The fruit is a non edible greenish red [[drupe]], 5 mm in diameter, usually with only one seed.
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Because of the wide distribution, there are many common local names. Such as Whip Vine, Supplejack, False Rattan, Bush Cane, and many others.