Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Species:
sericophora
ID:
566035

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 25: 371 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000565367

Common Names

  • Billardiera sericophora
  • Silky Apple Berry
  • Silky Bluebell

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Synonyms

  • Billardiera cymosa sericophora (F.Muell.) Benth. [unknown]
  • Billardiera sericophora megaphylla F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Billardiera sericophora (also called 'Silky Appleberry' and 'Silky 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 sericophora 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 sericophora are small and white. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Billardiera sericophora 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 sericophora

Billardiera sericophora is native to Australia.

Billardiera sericophora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Billardiera sericophora?

Billardiera sericophora

What is the common name of Billardiera sericophora?

Silky Appleberry

What is the natural habitat of Billardiera sericophora?

Dry sclerophyll forests

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