1887 F. M. Bailey & P. R. Gordon 43 Sarcostemma Australe. Known as ‘Caustic plant’ or ‘Caustic vine’ in Queensland.
1898 E. E. Morris 84 Caustic-Plant, or Caustic-Vine... Cattle and sheep are poisoned by it.
1922 56 183 This plant [sc. Sarcostemma australe], which occurs in all the Australian States except Victoria and Tasmania, is known as ‘Caustic Vine’, or ‘Caustic Plant’.