Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Austrobaileyales
Species:
glabra
ID:
495786

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brickell) Rehder

Source:
wcs

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 25: 131 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495118

Common Names

  • Glabra Schisandra
  • Glabra Schisandra
  • Glabra Schisandra

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Description

Schisandra glabra (also called 'Smooth Schisandra', among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to East Asia. It has long, slender leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Schisandra glabra has non-medical uses such as ornamental purposes, as well as providing food for hummingbirds. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomach pain, and skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Schisandra glabra is a small, yellow-green bloom with five petals. The seed is small and black with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, yellow-green, and have a single stem with five leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schisandra glabra is a deciduous shrub that is native to East Asia. It is an easy plant to cultivate and propagate. It should be grown in a well-draining potting mix, such as a mixture of peat moss and perlite. It should be kept in a bright, indirect light and watered regularly. To propagate, simply take cuttings from the mother plant and pot them up in a separate pot. The cuttings should be allowed to establish themselves before being repotted into a larger pot.

Where to Find Schisandra glabra

Schisandra glabra is native to East Asia and can be found in China, Japan, and Korea.

Schisandra glabra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schisandra glabra?

Schisandra glabra

What is the common name of Schisandra glabra?

Smooth Schisandra

What is the natural habitat of Schisandra glabra?

It is native to China and grows in moist forests, thickets, and along streams.

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,

References

Alfred Rehder (1863-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rehder' in the authors string.
John Brickell (1749-1809): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brickell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:229251-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.