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
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.
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 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,