Medium to large scrambling shrub or climber with broad, bilobed leaves. Flowers brick red, showy, from September to March. Valued for ornamental use and nectar source.
Supports butterfly larvae; flowers attract bees and butterflies; fruits eaten by birds and mammals. Important for nectar and shelter.
Showy brick red flowers attract pollinators; fruits are pods consumed by animals.
Provides nectar for sunbirds and other pollinators; shelter for small birds.
Seeds collected from pods; soak before sowing; germination good.
Semi-hardwood cuttings root moderately well.
Used for basket weaving and construction; medicinal uses reported.
