Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Species:
longiflora
ID:
566012

Status:
valid

Authors:
Labill.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Nov. Holl. Pl. 1: 64 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000565344

Common Names

  • Billardiera longiflora
  • Long-Flowered Billardiera
  • Long-Flowered Appleberry

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Synonyms

  • Labillardiera longiflora Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Billardiera longiflora alpina Rodway [unknown]

Description

Billardiera longiflora (also called 'Long-flowered Appleberry' and 'Long-flowered 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 longiflora 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 longiflora is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow centre. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Billardiera longiflora 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 longiflora

Billardiera longiflora is native to Australia.

Billardiera longiflora FAQ

What is the common name of Billardiera longiflora?

Long-flowered Climbing Plant

What is the growth habit of Billardiera longiflora?

It is a twining, evergreen climber.

What is the flowering period of Billardiera longiflora?

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