White Clematis flowers on a native vine

Native Vines of New Zealand

Introduction

Overview

New Zealand native vines (lianes) climb and weave through forest margins and shrublands, supporting complex habitats and offering seasonal flowers and fruits. Notable species include Parsonsia heterophylla (Kaihua), Ripogonum scandens (Supplejack), and Passiflora tetrandra (Kōhia).

White Clematis (Clematis paniculata)

White Clematis

Clematis paniculata

Showy white-flowered climber for forest edges and gardens.

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New Zealand Jasmine (Parsonsia heterophylla)

New Zealand Jasmine

Parsonsia heterophylla

Woody climber with sweet-scented flowers, ideal for trellises and fences.

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Kōhia (Passiflora tetrandra)

Kōhia

Passiflora tetrandra

Native passionfruit vine with edible orange fruit and attractive foliage.

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Pōhuehue (Muehlenbeckia complexa)

Pōhuehue

Muehlenbeckia complexa

Dense, wiry climber or groundcover, great for wildlife and erosion control.

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Supplejack (Ripogonum scandens)

Supplejack

Ripogonum scandens

Vigorous forest vine with red berries, important for native birds.

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