Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Species:
scandens
ID:
566030

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1807

Citation Micro:
Exot. Bot. 1: t. 1 (1807)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000565362

Common Names

  • Billardiera scandens
  • Climbing Bluebell
  • Climbing Apple Berry

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Synonyms

  • Labillardiera scandens Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Labillardiera mutabilis Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Labillardiera canariensis Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Sollya angustifolia Lindl. [unknown]
  • Billardiera angustifolia DC. [unknown]
  • Billardiera brachyantha F.Muell. ex Klatt [unknown]
  • Billardiera brachyantha phyllocalyx Klatt [unknown]
  • Billardiera canariensis J.C.Wendl. [unknown]
  • Billardiera daphnoides Knowles & Westc. [unknown]
  • Billardiera grandiflora Putt. [unknown]
  • Billardiera latifolia Putt. [unknown]
  • Billardiera scandens sericata E.M.Benn. [unknown]
  • Billardiera scandens brachyantha (Klatt) Benth. [unknown]

Description

Billardiera scandens (also called 'Climbing Appleberry' and 'Climbing 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 scandens 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 flowers of Billardiera scandens are small, white or pale pink and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Billardiera scandens 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 scandens

Billardiera scandens is found in Australia.

Billardiera scandens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Billardiera scandens?

Billardiera scandens

What is the common name of Billardiera scandens?

Appleberry

What is the natural habitat of Billardiera scandens?

Moist forests and woodlands

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