Billardiera ringens

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

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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