Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Austrobaileyales
Genus:
Species:
acsmithii
ID:
357993

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.M.K.Saunders

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Blumea 42: 109 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000357325

Common Names

  • Kadsura acsmithii
  • Acsmithii Kadsura
  • Acsmith's Kadsura

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Description

Kadsura acsmithii (also called 'Acsmith's Kadsura', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to East Asia. It has small, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, open areas and rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Kadsura acsmithii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kadsura acsmithii has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. The flowers are followed by round, papery seed capsules that turn from green to a golden brown color when ripe. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a long taproot and a pair of opposite, compound leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kadsura acsmithii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Kadsura acsmithii

Kadsura acsmithii is native to China, Japan, and Korea.

Kadsura acsmithii FAQ

What are the common names of Kadsura acsmithii?

Common names of Kadsura acsmithii include Acsmith's Kadsura and Acsmith's Kadsura Plant.

What is the origin of Kadsura acsmithii?

Kadsura acsmithii is native to China.

What is the growth habit of Kadsura acsmithii?

Kadsura acsmithii is an evergreen vine that grows up to 30 feet tall.

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

Richard M. K. Saunders (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.K.Saunders' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:995709-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.