Muehlenbeckia adpressa

Physical Characteristics

Muehlenbeckia adpressa is an evergreen Climber growing to 2.5 m (8ft 2in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in leaf all year. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required).. The plant is not self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Australia - New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked in pies etc[46, 61, 105, 154]. A sour taste, but they are pleasant in small quantities[144].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known