Nephroia orbiculata, commonly known as Queen Coralbead, is a woody vine native to a variety of habitats including tropical and subtropical forests, thickets, and forest edges from India to Java. It thrives in moist, shaded environments and can often be found climbing trees or spreading across the forest floor. This species is characterized by its glossy, heart-shaped leaves and small, inconspicuous greenish-white flowers that bloom in the summer. The flowers give way to striking coral-red berries that are often used in floral arrangements.

Queen Coralbead is valued for its ornamental berries and its ability to cover unsightly areas quickly, making it a popular choice for ground cover in shaded garden spots. It requires consistently moist soil and does well in part shade to full shade conditions. While it is not particularly drought-tolerant, it can adapt to a range of soil types provided they are well-draining. Gardeners should be cautious when planting Cocculus orbiculatus, as it has the potential to become invasive outside its native range, outcompeting local flora and altering ecosystems.CC BY-SA 4.0