Scientific Name: Tecomanthe hillii

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  • Pronunciation:
    teck-ah-MAN-the HILL-ee-eye
  • Common Name:
    Fraser Island Creeper
  • Type:
    Vine
  • Family:
    BIGNONIACEAE
  • Status:
    Select Status
  • Flowers:
    Pink. Spring.
  • Fruit:
    Brown
  • Flowers Color:
    Select Color
  • Fruit Color:
    Select Color
  • Vegetation Type:
    Rainforest
  • Species List:
    FI Podberscek, Fraser Island, Heritage Park Regional Ecosystem 12.9-10.l.
Identification Notes

Leaves: opposite, compound, pinnate, usually 5 leaflets with a terminal leaflet, opposite, entire.||

Landscaping Notes

Vigorous climber for average soils in sun or shade. Grows and flowers best in full sun. Propagation is easy from cuttings. Successfully propagated by Tin Can Bay City Farm Nursery. (Sp. ROARING MEG From North Qld is also known as the Fraser Island Creeper. In landscaping at Kingfisher Bay Resort and more readily available commercially. )