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Kadsura heteroclita

an evergreen member of the Kadsura genus in the family Schisandraceae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Genus
Kadsura
Foliage
evergreen
Fertility
self sterile
Flower type
dioecious

Uses

Edible uses

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Fruit - raw or cooked[1][3]. The subglobose fruit is 25 - 40mm in diameter[6]. Seed[1]. No more details are given.

Plant part
Fruit
Plant part
Seed

Ecology and functions

Ecosystem niche
Climber

Environment

Range
E. Asia - Himalayas - from Sikkim to western China, also in Sri Lanka, Thailand.
Habitat
Forests, ravines and along the sides f rivers at elevations of 400 - 900 metres[6].
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
light shade
Water
moderate
Soil textures
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil pH
acid, neutral
Drainage
well drained
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant

Propagation

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Seed - best sown when it is ripe in the autumn in a cold frame[4]. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grow them on for at least their first winter in a greenhouse. Plant out in early summer and give some protection for their first winter outdoors. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 5 - 8cm with a heel, August in a frame. Overwinter in the greenhouse and plant out in late spring[2][7]. Good percentage[7]. Layering of long shoots in the autumn[4].

Cultivation

This section contains historical Plants For A Future notes marked noncommercial.

We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it could succeed outdoors in many parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Requires a sheltered position in a moderately fertile well-drained neutral to acid soil200]. Prefers a position in semi-shade[5]. Flowers are produced on the current year's growth[5]. Plants do not really require pruning[5]. Dioecious, male and female plants must be grown if seed and fruit is required.

References

  1. Tanaka. T. Tanaka's Cyclopaedia of Edible Plants of the World. Keigaku Publishing 1976-00-00

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  2. Bean. W. Trees and Shrubs Hardy in Great Britain. Vol 1 - 4 and Supplement. Murray 1981-00-00

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  3. Kunkel. G. Plants for Human Consumption. Koeltz Scientific Books 1984-00-00 ISBN 3874292169

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  4. Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press 1992-00-00 ISBN 0-333-47494-5

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  5. Grey-Wilson. C. & Matthews. V. Gardening on Walls Collins 1983-00-00 ISBN 0-00-219220-0

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  6. Flora of China 1994-00-00 http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/

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  7. Sheat. W. G. Propagation of Trees, Shrubs and Conifers. MacMillan and Co 1948-00-00

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