Chapman River Climber, Chapman creeper
Billardiera ringens

Family: Pittosporaceae

What it is like

A climber. It grows to 5 m tall. The leaves are broad and deep green. They are 4-9 cm long. The flowers are in dense clusters. There can be 20 flowers in a cluster. The flowers are orange when they open but then become red. They are shaped like bells. The fruit are small dry capsules.

There are about 25 Billardiera species. They grow in Australia.

Where it is found

It grows in SW Western Australia. It grows in rocky areas along streams. It needs well drained soil and drier areas. It can stand light frost.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seed or cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Marianthus ringens (Drumm. ex Harvey) F.Muell.;