Kadsura lanceolata
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Order: | Austrobaileyales |
| Family: | Schisandraceae |
| Genus: | Kadsura |
| Species: | K. lanceolata |
| Binomial name | |
| Kadsura lanceolata | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
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Kadsura ultima A.C.Sm. | |
Kadsura lanceolata is a species of flowering plant in the family Schisandraceae.
Distribution
Kadsura lanceolata is native to the wet tropical biome of Malesia.[1] It is found on the islands of Sumatra, Borneo, Celebes, as well as the Moluccas archipelago and the Malay peninsula.[2]
Description
Kadsura lanceolata is a climber.[1]
Kadsura lanceolata has woody vines. The leaves are leathery but flexible, and have an elliptical or ovate shape. The leaves are 6-13 cm long and 3-6cm wide, and have blunt bases. The leaf apex tapers to a point, or is sharply pointed. The leaf edges are smooth. The leaf stalks are 7-18mm long.[2]
The flowers are solitary, and always found on young growths. The flower stalk is 4-11 mm long. The fruit stalk is around 4-14 mm long. The berries are red or yellow when ripe, and may be attached without a stalk. Each berry has one to three seeds. The berries are disc-shaped or pear-shaped.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 "Kadsura lanceolata King". Powo.science.kew.org. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Kadsura lanceolata". portal.cybertaxonomy.org. Flora Malesiana. Retrieved 1 May 2026.