Kadsura oblongifolia
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Order: | Austrobaileyales |
| Family: | Schisandraceae |
| Genus: | Kadsura |
| Species: | K. oblongifolia |
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| Kadsura oblongifolia | |
Kadsura oblongifolia is a species of flowering plant in the family Schisandraceae.
Description
Kadsura oblongifolia is an evergreen climber.[1]
The plants are smooth. The leaf stems are 5-14mm long. The leaves are elliptical in shape, and have a papery or leathery texture. They measure 6-10cm long and 2-3cm wide. The base of the leaf is wedge-shaped. The leaf edges are smooth or finely-toothed. The leaf apex is round, pointed, or tapers to a point.[2]
Individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is found on any individual plant.[1] The male flower stems are 0.8-1.5 cm long, and the female flower stems are 1-3 cm long. The flowers are yellow or pink. The fruit stems are 2-2.3 cm long.[2] The fruits, which are 1-2cm in diameter,[1] are red, kidney-shaped, and have one or two seeds each. The plant flowers from July to November, and fruits from October to November.[2] It is in leaf all year round.[1]
The species can grow in semi-shade or full sun.[1]
Distribution
The species is native to the Guangxi, Guangdong, and Hainan regions of China, and western and southern Taiwan.[3] It grows in forests on dry soils, at elevations from 100 to 900m.[2]
Uses
Kadsura oblongifolia produces edible fruit, which can be eaten raw or cooked.[1] The species is used in medicine.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Kadsura oblongifolia - Merr". Pfaf.org. Plants For A Future. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Kadsura oblongifolia Merrill, Philipp. J. Sci., Bot. 23: 241. 1923". efloras.org. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- ↑ "Kadsura oblongifolia Merr". Powo.science.kew.org. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 1 May 2026.