Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Austrobaileyales
Species:
sphenanthera
ID:
495750

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rehder & E.H.Wilson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Pl. Wilson. 1: 414 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495082

Common Names

  • Sphenanthera Schisandra
  • Sphenanthera Schisandra
  • Sphenanthera Schisandra

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Description

Schisandra sphenanthera (also called Sphenanthera Schisandra, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub that grows in a rosette. It has small, white flowers with five petals and is native to East Asia. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be found in forests, wetlands, and other humid habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Schisandra sphenanthera 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 sphenanthera 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 sphenanthera 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 sphenanthera

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

Schisandra sphenanthera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schisandra sphenanthera?

Schisandra sphenanthera

What is the natural habitat of Schisandra sphenanthera?

Temperate forests

What is the flowering period of Schisandra sphenanthera?

Spring to summer

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.
Ernest Henry Wilson (1876-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.H.Wilson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:555104-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.