Mitraria comprises only one species and is native to Chile.

Mitraria

Mitraria coccinea is a perennial vine with a woody base that spreads along the ground or climbs. Its foliage consists of small, oval leaves with a toothed margin, remaining green throughout the year. In late spring and early summer, the plant produces tubular flowers that are red-orange and measure up to 5 cm in length. After flowering, it develops fleshy capsules as fruit.

Mitraria coccinea

Mitraria coccinea 'Bellamy's Orange'

Mitraria coccinea 'Lago Puyehue' is a semi-hardy, scrambling evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 2 meters. Its foliage consists of leathery, dark green leaves. From late spring through autumn, this plant bears tubular flowers in a vibrant orange-red hue, emerging from the axils of the leaves. It flourishes in cool, humid environments but needs to be shielded from severe frost.

Mitraria coccinea 'Lago Puyehue'

Mitraria coccinea 'Lake Caburgua'

Mitraria coccinea Clark's form is a semi-hardy, scrambling evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 2 meters. It features thick, dark green leaves with a leathery texture. During late spring and summer, tubular, orange-red flowers emerge from the leaf axils. This plant flourishes in cool, humid environments but should be shielded from severe frost.