false schisandra
Kadsura japonica (L.) Dunal
Kadsura japonica is a plant species in the Schisandraceae family, native to Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and the Nansei-shoto region. It is commonly known as false schisandra or kadsura vine. The plant is found in woodland habitats and is associated with the moth Caloptilia kadsurae, whose larvae feed on it in the main Japanese islands and Ryukyu Islands. The species was published in 1817 and is recognized in botanical literature.
Description
Kadsura japonica (L.) Dunal is a member of the Schisandraceae family and is distributed across Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and the Nansei-shoto. It is known by the common names false schisandra and kadsura vine. The plant supports the larvae of the moth Caloptilia kadsurae, which feed on it in Japan and the Ryukyu Islands. The species was formally published in 1817. Botanical studies, including those by Saunders, have referenced Kaempfer's illustrations as part of the species' documentation.
Other common names
Japanese kadsurafalse schisandra
Distribution
TW · Japan · Korea · Nansei-shoto · Taiwan
Synonyms
Uvaria japonicaSchisandra japonica