Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Austrobaileyales
Genus:
Species:
coccinea
ID:
357970

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lem.) A.C.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Sargentia 7: 166 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000357302

Common Names

  • Kadsura coccinea
  • Coccinea Kadsura
  • Scarlet Kadsura

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Synonyms

  • Kadsura coccinea coccinea [unknown]

Description

Kadsura coccinea (also called 'Scarlet Kadsura', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kadsura coccinea 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 coccinea 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 coccinea

Kadsura coccinea is native to China and Japan.

Kadsura coccinea FAQ

What are the common names of Kadsura coccinea?

Common names of Kadsura coccinea include Scarlet Kadsura and Scarlet Kadsura Plant.

What is the origin of Kadsura coccinea?

Kadsura coccinea is native to China.

What is the growth habit of Kadsura coccinea?

Kadsura coccinea 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

Charles Antoine Lemaire (1800-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lem.' in the authors string.
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:554572-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.