Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Dunal
Source:
wcs
Year:
1817
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Anonac. : 57 (1817)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000357341
Common Names
- Kadsura japonica
- Japonica Kadsura
- Japanese Kadsura
Description
Kadsura japonica (also called 'Japanese 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 japonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Kadsura japonica has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single seed in each fruit. The seeds are small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are small and green, with two oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Kadsura japonica is an evergreen shrub native to Japan. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant but will need regular watering in hot, dry weather. It is best grown in USDA zones 8-10.
Where to Find Kadsura japonica
Kadsura japonica is native to Japan.
Kadsura japonica FAQ
What is the common name of Kadsura japonica?
Japanese Kadsura
What is the scientific name of Japanese Kadsura?
Kadsura japonica
What is the native range of Kadsura japonica?
Eastern Asia
Species in the Kadsura genus
Kadsura celebica,
Kadsura coccinea,
Kadsura heteroclita,
Kadsura induta,
Kadsura angustifolia,
Kadsura borneensis,
Kadsura acsmithii,
Kadsura scandens,
Kadsura verrucosa,
Kadsura oblongifolia,
Kadsura japonica,
Kadsura lanceolata,
Kadsura longepedunculata,
Kadsura renchangiana,
Kadsura matsudae,
Kadsura philippinensis,
Kadsura marmorata,
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,