Central QLD Coast Landcare Network

Millaa millaa vine

Elaeagnus triflora, Fam. Elaeagnaceae


Aa straggly shrub or climber, 2-4m tall, which sprawls over surrounding vegetation.
Weed Category:
Weed: No
Form or habit: Vine (Climbing, Twining or groundcover), Shrub
Family: Elaeagnaceae
Leaf:
Egg-shaped to lance-shaped or oval, dull green above, rusty scaly beneath, 5-15 x 3-5cm. New growth silvery-scaly.
Flower conspicuous: Conspicuous
Flower colour:

White
Flower description: White, four spreading petals, about 0.5cm in diameter. Borne in small clusters. August to November.
Fruit conspicuous: Conspicuous
Fruit colour:

Red
Fruit:
Fruit description: Red, oblong, pendulous fruit, 1.5-2cm long.
Habitat: Open forest, rainforest, vine thicket, woodland.
Distribution Queensland, New Guinea, Malesia.
Food source for:
Toxicity: No toxicity known
Origin: Australia, New Guinea, Malesia.
Notes: Needs well drained soil and regular moisture. May be trained as a shrub with regular pruning. Propagate from seed or cuttings.
Information sources: Townsend K. & the Society for Growing Australian Plant Townsville Branch Inc. (1994) Across the Top: Gardening with Australian Plants in the tropics.