Red Billardiera
Billardiera erubescens

Family: Pittosporaceae

What it is like

A twining climber. It grows 3-5 m tall. The stems are slender. The leaves are wide and glossy. They are 2-3.5 cm long by 0.8-1.5 cm wide. The flowers are in clusters of 5-8 flowers. They are rich red to orange. They are shaped like bells.

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

Where it is found

A temperate plant. It needs a dry, well drained soil. It can grow in full sunlight. 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

It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Cuttings can be hard to strike.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Marianthus erubescens Putterl.;