Kadsura philippinensis
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Order: | Austrobaileyales |
| Family: | Schisandraceae |
| Genus: | Kadsura |
| Species: | K. philippinensis |
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Kadsura philippinensis is a flowering plant in the family Schisandraceae.[2]
Distribution
Kadsura philippinensis is native to the wet tropical biome of the Philippines.[1]
Description
Kadsura philippinensis is a climber.[1]
The leaves are more or less papery, and are elliptical, or rarely ovate. The leaves are 7-10cm in length, and 3-5 cm in width. The base of the leaf is wedge-shaped or rounded, and the apex is acute, or tapers to a long point. The leaf edges are smooth or finely toothed. The leaf stalks are 7-15 mm long.[3]
Flowers are borne solitary, and always found on young growth. The flower stalks are 1-3cm long. The fruit stalks are 3-4cm long. The berries, which are kidney-shaped, are white or brown, and have one or two seeds each.[3]
References
- 1 2 3 "Kadsura philippinensis Elmer". Powo.science.kew.org. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- ↑ "Kadsura philippinensis Elmer". Catalogue of Life. Retrieved 2026-05-01.
- 1 2 "Kadsura philippinensis". portal.cybertaxonomy.org. Flora Malesiana. Retrieved 1 May 2026.