Billardiera ringens
(Drumm. ex Harvey) E.M. Bennett
Chapman River Climber, Chapman creeper
Pittosporaceae Edible: Fruit
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Description
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.
Edible Uses
The fruit are edible.
Distribution
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.
Where It Grows
Australia*,
Cultivation
Plants can be grown from seed or cuttings.
Notes
There are about 25 Billardiera species. They grow in Australia.
Synonyms
Marianthus ringens (Drumm. ex Harvey) F.Muell.
References (6)
- Bodkin, F., 1991, Encyclopedia Botanica. Cornstalk publishing, p 148
- Elliot, W.R., & Jones, D.L., 1982, Encyclopedia of Australian Plants suitable for cultivation. Vol 2. Lothian. p 322
- Hibbert, M., 2002, The Aussie Plant Finder 2002, Florilegium. p 43
- Jones, D.L. & Gray, B., 1977, Australian Climbing Plants. Reed. p 79
- Lord, E.E., & Willis, J.H., 1999, Shrubs and Trees for Australian gardens. Lothian. p 321
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- Molyneux, B & Forrester, S., 1997, The Austraflora A-Z of Australian Plants. Reed. p 54
