Additional information

• FamilyCaprifoliaceae
• StoreyLower storey
• Size0.6-2 m x 0.5-1.5 m
• Plant groupingShrubs to 2m
• LeavesPairs of stalkless light green leaves 10-35 cm long, divided into 3-11 coarsely toothed, egg-shaped to lance-shaped leaflets 3-15 cm x 10-60 mm.
• Flower colourWhite
• Flowering timeOctober to February
• FlowersFlat, branched terminal cluster to 20 cm wide of small fragrant waxy flowers. Masses of small white fleshy berries.
• Bird attractingBerries
• Butterfly attractingNo
• Frog habitatNo
• Growing conditionsMoist well drained soils, often amongst rocks in cool shaded mountain forests. Semi-shade to dappled shade.
• Garden useInteresting plant for a shady moist garden. Flowers and berries stand out in dark spots. Fruit edible.
• Commercially availableIndigenous nursery
• Conservation statusLocally common within its preferred growing conditions
• Aboriginal Use Food - berries

Photo Gallery

Photographer/s: 1, 3 Healesville Sanctuary ©; 2 Kevin Sparrow, NatureShare ©; 4 Marilyn Bull ©

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