Kadsura coccinea
(Lem.) A.C.Sm.
Schisandraceae
Cosbaea coccinea Lem.
Kadsura ananosma Kerr
Kadsura calophylla A.C.Sm.
Kadsura cavaleriei H.Lév.
Kadsura chinensis Hance ex Benth.
Kadsura chinensis annamensis Gagnep.
Kadsura hainanensis Merr.
Schisandra hanceana Baill.
Common Name:
Drawing of the leaves, flowers and fruit
Photograph by: A.C.Smith; Sargentia Vol VII, 1947
General Information
Kadsura coccinea is an evergreen, climbing plant with twining, woody stems
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food and medicine.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
266- Title
- Flora of China
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/
- Publisher
- Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis.
- Year
- 1994
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available.
,
1013- Title
- Sargentia Vol VII
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Publisher
- The Arnold Arboretum; Massachusetts
- Year
- 1947
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A botanical journal, this volume has a treatment of the families of Illiciaceae and Scisandraceae
,
1014- Title
- Monograph of Kadsura (Schisandraceae)
- Publication
- Systematic Botany Monographs Vol. 54
- Author
- Saunders R.M.K.
- Publisher
- The American Society of Plant Taxonomists; Michigan
- Year
- 1998
- ISBN
- 0-912861-54-1
- Description
- A detailed monograph of the genus Kadsura, mentioning plant uses
Range
E. Asia - southern China, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam.
Habitat
Found in a wide variety of habitats, often rather disturbed, including hillside slopes and ravines, semi-open shrubland and forests; usually at elevations from 400 - 1,400 metres, but sometimes descending to 200 metres or ascending to 1,900 metres[
1014- Title
- Monograph of Kadsura (Schisandraceae)
- Publication
- Systematic Botany Monographs Vol. 54
- Author
- Saunders R.M.K.
- Publisher
- The American Society of Plant Taxonomists; Michigan
- Year
- 1998
- ISBN
- 0-912861-54-1
- Description
- A detailed monograph of the genus Kadsura, mentioning plant uses
].
Properties
| Edibility Rating |  |
| Medicinal Rating |  |
| Habit | Evergreen Climber |
| Height | 0.00 m |
| Self-fertile | No |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Prefers a position in semi-shade[
219- Title
- Gardening on Walls
- Publication
-
- Author
- Grey-Wilson. C. & Matthews. V.
- Publisher
- Collins
- Year
- 1983
- ISBN
- 0-00-219220-0
- Description
- A nice little book about plants for growing against walls and a small section on plants that can grow in walls.
]. Requires a sheltered position in a moderately fertile well-drained neutral to acid soil200].
Flowers are produced on the current year's growth[
219- Title
- Gardening on Walls
- Publication
-
- Author
- Grey-Wilson. C. & Matthews. V.
- Publisher
- Collins
- Year
- 1983
- ISBN
- 0-00-219220-0
- Description
- A nice little book about plants for growing against walls and a small section on plants that can grow in walls.
].
Plants do not really require pruning[
219- Title
- Gardening on Walls
- Publication
-
- Author
- Grey-Wilson. C. & Matthews. V.
- Publisher
- Collins
- Year
- 1983
- ISBN
- 0-00-219220-0
- Description
- A nice little book about plants for growing against walls and a small section on plants that can grow in walls.
].
Plants can be monoecious or dioecious. When dioecious, both, male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required[
182- Title
- Ornamental Shrubs, Climbers and Bamboos.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Thomas. G. S.
- Publisher
- Murray
- Year
- 1992
- ISBN
- 0-7195-5043-2
- Description
- Contains a wide range of plants with a brief description, mainly of their ornamental value but also usually of cultivation details and varieties.
,
1013- Title
- Sargentia Vol VII
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Publisher
- The Arnold Arboretum; Massachusetts
- Year
- 1947
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A botanical journal, this volume has a treatment of the families of Illiciaceae and Scisandraceae
].
Edible Uses
Fruit - raw or cooked[
266- Title
- Flora of China
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/
- Publisher
- Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis.
- Year
- 1994
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available.
,
1014- Title
- Monograph of Kadsura (Schisandraceae)
- Publication
- Systematic Botany Monographs Vol. 54
- Author
- Saunders R.M.K.
- Publisher
- The American Society of Plant Taxonomists; Michigan
- Year
- 1998
- ISBN
- 0-912861-54-1
- Description
- A detailed monograph of the genus Kadsura, mentioning plant uses
]. A sweet flavour[
1013- Title
- Sargentia Vol VII
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Publisher
- The Arnold Arboretum; Massachusetts
- Year
- 1947
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A botanical journal, this volume has a treatment of the families of Illiciaceae and Scisandraceae
]. The red to dark purple, aggregate fruit can be 6 - 10cm or more in diameter, made up of 50 - 60 or more individual fruits[
266- Title
- Flora of China
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/
- Publisher
- Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis.
- Year
- 1994
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available.
,
1013- Title
- Sargentia Vol VII
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Publisher
- The Arnold Arboretum; Massachusetts
- Year
- 1947
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A botanical journal, this volume has a treatment of the families of Illiciaceae and Scisandraceae
].
Medicinal
The roasted fruit is a hypnotic and sedative[
218- Title
- Medicinal Plants of China
- Publication
-
- Author
- Duke. J. A. and Ayensu. E. S.
- Publisher
- Reference Publications, Inc.
- Year
- 1985
- ISBN
- 0-917256-20-4
- Description
- Details of over 1,200 medicinal plants of China and brief details of their uses. Often includes an analysis, or at least a list of constituents. Heavy going if you are not into the subject.
,
310- Title
- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://proseanet.org/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
,
1014- Title
- Monograph of Kadsura (Schisandraceae)
- Publication
- Systematic Botany Monographs Vol. 54
- Author
- Saunders R.M.K.
- Publisher
- The American Society of Plant Taxonomists; Michigan
- Year
- 1998
- ISBN
- 0-912861-54-1
- Description
- A detailed monograph of the genus Kadsura, mentioning plant uses
].
The seed is aphrodisiac, pectoral and tonic[
61- Title
- A Dictionary of Plants Used by Man.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Usher. G.
- Publisher
- Constable
- Year
- 1974
- ISBN
- 0094579202
- Description
- Forget the sexist title, this is one of the best books on the subject. Lists a very extensive range of useful plants from around the world with very brief details of the uses. Not for the casual reader.
,
218- Title
- Medicinal Plants of China
- Publication
-
- Author
- Duke. J. A. and Ayensu. E. S.
- Publisher
- Reference Publications, Inc.
- Year
- 1985
- ISBN
- 0-917256-20-4
- Description
- Details of over 1,200 medicinal plants of China and brief details of their uses. Often includes an analysis, or at least a list of constituents. Heavy going if you are not into the subject.
,
310- Title
- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://proseanet.org/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
].
The roots and stems are used for treating gastric and duodenal ulcers, gastroenteritis, rheumatism, lumbago, dysmenorrhea, and for improving blood circulation[
1014- Title
- Monograph of Kadsura (Schisandraceae)
- Publication
- Systematic Botany Monographs Vol. 54
- Author
- Saunders R.M.K.
- Publisher
- The American Society of Plant Taxonomists; Michigan
- Year
- 1998
- ISBN
- 0-912861-54-1
- Description
- A detailed monograph of the genus Kadsura, mentioning plant uses
].
The leaves are used to treat eczema[
1014- Title
- Monograph of Kadsura (Schisandraceae)
- Publication
- Systematic Botany Monographs Vol. 54
- Author
- Saunders R.M.K.
- Publisher
- The American Society of Plant Taxonomists; Michigan
- Year
- 1998
- ISBN
- 0-912861-54-1
- Description
- A detailed monograph of the genus Kadsura, mentioning plant uses
].
Other Uses
None known
Propagation
Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a shady position in a nursery seedbed.. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grow them on until they are large enough to plant out.
Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 5 - 8cm with a heel. Good percentage[
78- Title
- Propagation of Trees, Shrubs and Conifers.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Sheat. W. G.
- Publisher
- MacMillan and Co
- Year
- 1948
- ISBN
- -
- Description
- A bit dated but a good book on propagation techniques with specific details for a wide range of plants.
].
Layering of long shoots in the autumn[
200- Title
- The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Huxley. A.
- Publisher
- MacMillan Press
- Year
- 1992
- ISBN
- 0-333-47494-5
- Description
- Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed.
].
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