Billardiera erubescens

(Putterl.) E.M. Bennett

Red Billardiera

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Description

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.

Edible Uses

The fruit are edible.

Distribution

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

Where It Grows

Australia*,

Cultivation

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

Notes

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

Synonyms

Marianthus erubescens Putterl.

References (6)

Bodkin, F., 1991, Encyclopedia Botanica. Cornstalk publishing, p 147
Elliot, W.R., & Jones, D.L., 1982, Encyclopedia of Australian Plants suitable for cultivation. Vol 2. Lothian. p 320
Hibbert, M., 2002, The Aussie Plant Finder 2002, Florilegium. p 43
Jones, D.L. & Gray, B., 1977, Australian Climbing Plants. Reed. p 78
Lord, E.E., & Willis, J.H., 1999, Shrubs and Trees for Australian gardens. Lothian. p 321

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