Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Species:
heterophylla
ID:
566006

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindl.) L.W.Cayzer & Crisp

Source:
cmp

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 17: 119 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000565338

Common Names

  • Billardiera heterophylla
  • Variable-Leaved Billardiera
  • Variable-Leaved Appleberry

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Synonyms

  • Labillardiera fusiformis Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Sollya erecta Andrews [unknown]
  • Sollya heterophylla Lindl. [unknown]
  • Sollya linearis Lindl. [unknown]

Description

Billardiera heterophylla (also called 'Variable-leaved Appleberry' and 'Variable-leaved Appleberry Plant', among many other common names) is a species of plant native to the temperate forests of Australia. It is a small, shrubby plant with oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Billardiera heterophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Billardiera heterophylla is a pink or purple, bell-shaped flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Billardiera heterophylla is an evergreen shrub that is native to Australia. It grows in an upright habit and can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Billardiera heterophylla

Billardiera heterophylla is native to Australia.

Billardiera heterophylla FAQ

What is the common name of Billardiera heterophylla?

Variable Climbing Plant

What is the growth habit of Billardiera heterophylla?

It is a twining, evergreen climber.

What is the flowering period of Billardiera heterophylla?

It flowers from late winter to early summer.

Species in the Pittosporaceae family

Auranticarpa edentata, Auranticarpa ilicifolia, Auranticarpa melanosperma, Auranticarpa papyracea, Auranticarpa resinosa, Auranticarpa rhombifolia, Bentleya spinescens, Billardiera coriacea, Billardiera cymosa, Billardiera drummondii, Billardiera floribunda, Billardiera fraseri, Billardiera fusiformis, Billardiera heterophylla, Billardiera laxiflora, Billardiera lehmanniana, Billardiera longiflora, Billardiera macrantha, Billardiera mutabilis, Billardiera nesophila, Billardiera ovalis, Billardiera rubens, Billardiera scandens, Billardiera sericophora, Billardiera speciosa, Billardiera uniflora, Billardiera variifolia, Billardiera venusta, Billardiera versicolor, Billardiera viridiflora, Bursaria calcicola, Bursaria incana, Bursaria longisepala, Bursaria occidentalis, Bursaria reevesii, Bursaria spinosa, Bursaria tenuifolia, Bursaria cayzerae, Cheiranthera borealis, Cheiranthera simplicifolia, Cheiranthera telfordii, Cheiranthera alternifolia, Cheiranthera brevifolia, Cheiranthera filifolia, Cheiranthera linearis, Cheiranthera parviflora, Cheiranthera preissiana, Cheiranthera volubilis, Hymenosporum flavum, Marianthus coerulea-punctatus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2675976: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Michael D. Crisp (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Crisp' in the authors string.
Lindy W. Cayzer (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.W.Cayzer' in the authors string.