Uses: Extremely hardy low shrub or ground cover for areas of neglect, particularly tolerant of coastal locations and calcareous soils.
Produces yellow, to dark red fruits eaten by native birds, lizards and small native mammals. Berries change colour as they mature which creates additional ornamental interest. Requires well-drained soils. Responds to pruning.
Cultural use: Berries eaten raw by indigenous peoples, berries used as body paint by children.

This plant is indigenous to the following botanical regions of South Australia.

:NW: North Western  
:LE: Lake Eyre   
:NU: Nullarbor   
:GT: Gairdner-Torrens   
:FR: Flinders Rangers  
:EA: Eastern   
:EP: Eyre Peninsula
:NL: Northern Lofty
:MU: Murray
:YP: Yorke Peninsula
:SL: Southern Lofty
:KI: Kangaroo Island
:SE: South Eastern
 
For detail on these regions refer to the user guide.