Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Austrobaileyales
Species:
parapropinqua
ID:
915114

Status:
valid

Authors:
Z.R.Yang & Q.Lin

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 46: 139 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000914449

Common Names

  • Schisandra parapropinqua
  • Parapropinqua Schisandra
  • Parapropinqua Magnolia Vine

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Description

Schisandra parapropinqua (also called Near-Related Schisandra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Schisandraceae family. It is native to China. It is found in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Schisandra parapropinqua is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as an ingredient in herbal teas and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Schisandra parapropinqua has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have bright green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schisandra parapropinqua is an evergreen shrub that is native to China. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is best grown in a sheltered spot in the garden.

Where to Find Schisandra parapropinqua

Schisandra parapropinqua is native to China. It can be found in moist forests and along streams.

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

Qi Lin (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Q.Lin' in the authors string.
Zhi Rong Yang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.R.Yang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77099066-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.