Kadsura heteroclita

Physical Characteristics

Kadsura heteroclita is an evergreen Climber growing to 10 m (32ft 10in). It is in leaf all year, in flower from June to August, and the seeds ripen from September to December. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required).. The plant is not self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - Himalayas - from Sikkim to western China, also in Sri Lanka, Thailand.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Seed Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked[105, 177]. The subglobose fruit is 25 - 40mm in diameter[266]. Seed[105]. No more details are given.

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known