Kadsura longepedunculata

Physical Characteristics

Kadsura longepedunculata is an evergreen Climber growing to 3.5 m (11ft 6in). It is in leaf all year, in flower from July to September, and the seeds ripen from October 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 - western China.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked[177]. The globose fruit is 15 - 35mm in diameter[266].

Medicinal Uses

Anodyne Antitussive Carminative Decongestant The fruit, root, stems or leaves are antitussive, anodyne, carminative and decongestant[147, 218].

Known Hazards

None known