Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Species:
venusta
ID:
566041

Status:
valid

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

Source:
cmp

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 17: 115 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000565373

Common Names

  • Billardiera venusta
  • Pretty Apple Berry
  • Pretty Bluebell

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Synonyms

  • Marianthus venustus Putt. [unknown]

Description

Billardiera venusta (also called 'Pretty Appleberry' and 'Pretty 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 venusta 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 venusta 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 venusta is an easy to grow plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every few months. Prune in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Billardiera venusta

Billardiera venusta is native to Australia.

Billardiera venusta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Billardiera venusta?

Billardiera venusta

What is the common name of Billardiera venusta?

Pretty Appleberry

What is the natural habitat of Billardiera venusta?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2676008: Based on the initial data import
Michael D. Crisp (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Crisp' in the authors string.
Aloys Putterlick (1810-1845): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Putt.' in the authors string.
Lindy W. Cayzer (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.W.Cayzer' in the authors string.