• Naturally occurring in coastal areas north of Brisbane.
• Vigorous vine with alternate leaves to 11 cm with a silvery underside.
• Produces white perfumed flowers in winter and spring followed by red edible fruit up to 2 cm long during spring and summer (unripe fruit shown below).
• The fruit is high in antioxidants and can be eaten raw or used to make wine or preserves when fully ripe (immature fruit shown).
• This rainforest vine requires moist conditions with good drainage in a semi-shaded position.
• It is a nitrogen-fixing plant.
• Provides shelter for birds and other small animals.

Picture of immature fruit courtesy of Jason Hauser.