Ripogonum J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.
Type sp.: R. scandens, endemic to N.Z.
Racemes simple to paniculately arranged, sts terminal. Fls bisexual; per. spreading. Staminal filaments free, very short. Ovary sessile; style short, stout. Fr. globose. Tall lianes without tendrils or prickles. A few spp. of New Guinea, Australia and N.Z.