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
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.
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 Schisandra genus
Schisandra pubinervis,
Schisandra sphenanthera,
Schisandra longipes,
Schisandra propinqua,
Schisandra pubescens,
Schisandra repanda,
Schisandra rubriflora,
Schisandra sphaerandra,
Schisandra tomentella,
Schisandra chinensis,
Schisandra perulata,
Schisandra plena,
Schisandra lancifolia,
Schisandra grandiflora,
Schisandra elongata,
Schisandra glabra,
Schisandra bicolor,
Schisandra henryi,
Schisandra incarnata,
Schisandra arisanensis,
Schisandra glaucescens,
Schisandra micrantha,
Schisandra neglecta,
Schisandra parapropinqua,
Schisandra macrocarpa,
Schisandra cauliflora,
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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,