Kadsura longipedunculata
Finet & Gagnep.
Schisandraceae
Kadsura discigera Finet & Gagnep.
Kadsura omeiensis S.F.Lan
Kadsura peltigera Rehder & E.H.Wilson
Common Name:
Drawing of the leaves, flowers and fruit (Fig f - j only)
Photograph by: A.C.Smith; Sargentia Vol VII, 1947
General Information
Kadsura longipedunculata is an evergreen, climbing plant with twining stems around 3.5 metres tall.
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food, medicine and source of materials.
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.
,
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 - southeast China.
Habitat
Stream edges and damp shady places[
147- Title
- A Barefoot Doctors Manual.
- Publication
-
- Author
- ?
- Publisher
- Running Press; Philadelphica.
- Year
- 1977
- ISBN
- 0-914294-92-X
- Description
- A very readable herbal from China, combining some modern methods with traditional chinese methods.
]. Forests and slopes below 1,000 metres[
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.
]. On rocks, shrubs and trees in woodland, especially near rivers; at elevations from 100 - 1,300 metres, occasionally to 1,700 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 |  |
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Evergreen Climber |
| Height | 3.50 m |
| Self-fertile | No |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Kadsura longipedunculata is native to the warm temperate and subtropical climates of southeast China. We do not know its level of cold tolerance.
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.
].
Edible Uses
Fruit - raw or cooked[
177- Title
- Plants for Human Consumption.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Kunkel. G.
- Publisher
- Koeltz Scientific Books
- Year
- 1984
- ISBN
- 3874292169
- Description
- An excellent book for the dedicated. A comprehensive listing of Latin names with a brief list of edible parts.
,
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
]. The red to purple, globose, aggregate fruit is comprised of up to 60 apocarps, each around 6 - 11mm long and 5 - 6mm wide and containing 1 - 3 seeds[
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
].
Medicinal
The fruit, root, stems or leaves are antitussive, anodyne, carminative and decongestant[
147- Title
- A Barefoot Doctors Manual.
- Publication
-
- Author
- ?
- Publisher
- Running Press; Philadelphica.
- Year
- 1977
- ISBN
- 0-914294-92-X
- Description
- A very readable herbal from China, combining some modern methods with traditional chinese methods.
,
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.
].
Derivatives of the root and stem are used as an analgesic and to ameliorate rheumatism, gastroenteritis, and malaria[
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 plant has also been used in the treatment of cancer in southern China[
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
Essential oils are derived from the stems, leaves, and fruit[
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 stems have been used for the manufacture of rope[
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
].
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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