Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Austrobaileyales
Species:
henryi
ID:
495791

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , ser. 3, 38: 162 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495123

Common Names

  • Henryi Schisandra
  • Henryi Schisandra
  • Henryi Schisandra

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Synonyms

  • Schisandra henryi henryi [unknown]

Description

Schisandra henryi (also called 'Henry's 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 henryi 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Schisandra henryi sub. marginalis (A.C.Sm.) R.M.K.Saunders
Schisandra henryi sub. yunnanensis (A.C.Sm.) R.M.K.Saunders
Schisandra henryi sub. henryi
Schisandra henryi sub. hoatii N.S.Lý & X.T.Nguyễn

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Schisandra henryi 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 henryi is a woody, deciduous vine native to East Asia. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, although it can also be propagated from cuttings. It may take several years for the seedlings to reach maturity.

Where to Find Schisandra henryi

Schisandra henryi can be found in China.

Schisandra henryi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schisandra henryi?

Schisandra henryi

What is the common name of Schisandra henryi?

Henry's Schisandra

What is the natural habitat of Schisandra henryi?

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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:555094-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.