Schisandra incarnata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Austrobaileyales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
incarnata
ID:
495795
Status:
valid
Authors:
Stapf
Source:
wcs
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 152: t. 9146 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495127
Common Names
- Incarnata Schisandra
- Incarnata Schisandra
- Incarnata Schisandra
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Schisandra incarnata (also called 'Fleshy Schisandra', among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to East Asia. It has long, slender leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Schisandra incarnata has non-medical uses such as ornamental purposes, as well as providing food for hummingbirds. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomach pain, and skin ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Schisandra incarnata is a small, yellow-green bloom with five petals. The seed is small and black with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, yellow-green, and have a single stem with five leaves.
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Schisandra incarnata is a woody, deciduous vine native to East Asia. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, although it can also be propagated from cuttings. It may take several years for the seedlings to reach maturity.
Where to Find Schisandra incarnata
Schisandra incarnata can be found in China.
Schisandra incarnata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schisandra incarnata?
Schisandra incarnata
What is the common name of Schisandra incarnata?
Fleshy Schisandra
What is the natural habitat of Schisandra incarnata?
It is native to China and grows in moist forests, thickets, and along streams.
Species in the Schisandra genus
Schisandra pubinervis, Schisandra sphenanthera, Schisandra longipes, Schisandra propinqua, Schisandra pubescens, Schisandra repanda, Schisandra rubriflora, Schisandra sphaerandra, Schisandra tomentella, Schisandra chinensis, Schisandra perulata, Schisandra plena, Schisandra lancifolia, Schisandra grandiflora, Schisandra elongata, Schisandra glabra, Schisandra bicolor, Schisandra henryi, Schisandra incarnata, Schisandra arisanensis, Schisandra glaucescens, Schisandra micrantha, Schisandra neglecta, Schisandra parapropinqua, Schisandra macrocarpa, Schisandra cauliflora,
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
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:555071-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.