Kadsura oblongifolia
an evergreen member of the Kadsura genus in the family Schisandraceae.
Taxonomy and growth
- Family
- Schisandraceae
- Genus
- Kadsura
- Foliage
- evergreen
- Fertility
- self sterile
- Flower type
- dioecious
Uses
Edible uses
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Fruit - raw or cooked[2]. The subglobose to ellipsoid fruit is 12 - 20mm in diameter[5].
- Plant part
- Fruit
Ecology and functions
- Ecosystem niche
- Climber
Environment
- Range
- E. Asia - China.
- Habitat
- Forests at elevations of 500 - 1000 metres in Hainan Province[5].
- 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[3]. 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[1][6]. Good percentage[6]. Layering of long shoots in the autumn[3].
Cultivation
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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[4]. Flowers are produced on the current year's growth[4]. Plants do not really require pruning[4]. Dioecious, male and female plants must be grown if seed and fruit is required.
References
Bean. W. Trees and Shrubs Hardy in Great Britain. Vol 1 - 4 and Supplement. Murray 1981-00-00
Kunkel. G. Plants for Human Consumption. Koeltz Scientific Books 1984-00-00 ISBN 3874292169
Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press 1992-00-00 ISBN 0-333-47494-5
Grey-Wilson. C. & Matthews. V. Gardening on Walls Collins 1983-00-00 ISBN 0-00-219220-0
Flora of China 1994-00-00 http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/
Sheat. W. G. Propagation of Trees, Shrubs and Conifers. MacMillan and Co 1948-00-00