Status:
valid
Authors:
A.C.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1947
Citation Micro:
Sargentia 7: 154 (1947)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495102
Common Names
- Plena Schisandra
- Plena Schisandra
- Plena Schisandra
Description
Schisandra plena (also called Double-Fruited Schisandra, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub that is native to the temperate forests of East Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Schisandra plena 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
Schisandra plena has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schisandra plena 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 plena
Schisandra plena is native to East Asia and can be found in China, Japan, and Korea.
Schisandra plena FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schisandra plena?
Schisandra plena
What is the common name of Schisandra plena?
Full-fruited Schisandra
What is the natural habitat of Schisandra plena?
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,
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,