Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Austrobaileyales
Species:
sphaerandra
ID:
495762

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 152: t. 9146 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495094

Common Names

  • Sphaerandra Schisandra
  • Sphaerandra Schisandra
  • Sphaerandra Schisandra

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Synonyms

  • Schisandra sphaerandra sphaerandra [unknown]

Description

Schisandra sphaerandra (also called Round-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 sphaerandra is mainly used for its medicinal properties. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antibacterial properties. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, such as fatigue, insomnia, and anxiety.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Schisandra sphaerandra has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schisandra sphaerandra 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 sphaerandra

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

Schisandra sphaerandra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schisandra sphaerandra?

Schisandra sphaerandra

What is the common name of Schisandra sphaerandra?

Round-fruited Schisandra

What is the natural habitat of Schisandra sphaerandra?

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

Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:555079-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.