Citation: R. Br., Prod. Fl. Nov. Holl. 483 (1810).

Derivation: Greek kalyx, calyx; stege, a covering; referring to the 2 large bracteoles enclosing the calyx.

Synonymy: Not Applicable

Common name: None

Description:
Perennial vines with trailing or twining stems, more or less glabrous; leaves entire, often sagittate or hastate.

Inflorescence axillary; flowers usually solitary; bracteoles large and enclosing the calyx; sepals 5, free; corolla campanulate to funnel-shaped, entire to slightly 5-lobed, mid-petaline bands distinct, glabrous; stamens 5, included, the filaments subequal; pollen smooth; ovary glabrous, 1-celled or imperfectly 2-celled, with 4 ovules; style 1, with 2 oblong or elliptic stigmas.

Capsule globular to ovoid, dehiscing longitudinally into 4 valves; seeds 4, glabrous.

Distribution:  About 25 species mainly temperate; 3 native to and 1 naturalised in Australia.

Biology: No text

Author: Not yet available