Good groundcover

Scrambling and climbing vine with shining, green leaves to 8 cm long. Good ground cover for rocks and logs but will only climb to several metres. Found in a variety of habitats from coastal dunes to rainforest edges. Masses of bright yellow five-petalled flowers in spring and summer.

Photo: Robert Whyte

Seed collecting and propagation

Fruit opens to reveal bright red to orange seeds mid autumn. Propagate from seeds or cuttings. Remove flesh by pulping fruit and sow immediately for good results.

Fruit. Photo: Robert Whyte