Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Austrobaileyales
Genus:
Species:
japonica
ID:
358009

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Dunal

Source:
wcs

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Anonac. : 57 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000357341

Common Names

  • Kadsura japonica
  • Japonica Kadsura
  • Japanese Kadsura

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Description

Kadsura japonica (also called 'Japanese Kadsura', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to East Asia. It has small, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, open areas and rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Kadsura japonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kadsura japonica has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single seed in each fruit. The seeds are small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are small and green, with two oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kadsura japonica is an evergreen shrub native to Japan. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant but will need regular watering in hot, dry weather. It is best grown in USDA zones 8-10.

Where to Find Kadsura japonica

Kadsura japonica is native to Japan.

Kadsura japonica FAQ

What is the common name of Kadsura japonica?

Japanese Kadsura

What is the scientific name of Japanese Kadsura?

Kadsura japonica

What is the native range of Kadsura japonica?

Eastern Asia

Species in the Schisandraceae family

Illicium cubense, Illicium difengpi, Illicium ekmanii, Illicium griffithii, Illicium hottense, Illicium ridleyanum, Illicium stapfii, Illicium sumatranum, Illicium verum, Illicium guajaibonense, Illicium parviflorum, Illicium floridanum, Illicium ternstroemioides, Illicium majus, Illicium arborescens, Illicium dunnianum, Illicium henryi, Illicium jiadifengpi, Illicium philippinense, Illicium tashiroi, Illicium angustisepalum, Illicium burmanicum, Illicium wardii, Illicium macranthum, Illicium simonsii, Illicium tsaii, Illicium lanceolatum, Illicium modestum, Illicium brevistylum, Illicium leiophyllum, Illicium pachyphyllum, Illicium merrillianum, Illicium micranthum, Illicium petelotii, Illicium tenuifolium, Illicium parvifolium, Illicium viridiflorum, Illicium anisatum, Kadsura celebica, Kadsura coccinea, Kadsura heteroclita, Kadsura induta, Kadsura angustifolia, Kadsura borneensis, Kadsura acsmithii, Kadsura scandens, Kadsura verrucosa, Kadsura oblongifolia, Kadsura japonica, Kadsura lanceolata,

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Michel Félix Dunal (1789-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dunal' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:554582-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.