Japanese ivy
Hedera rhombea (Miq.) Paul
Hedera rhombea, known as Japanese ivy, is a species in the Araliaceae family native to East Asia. It is found in Japan, the Korean Peninsula, the Ryukyu Islands, and Taiwan, where it grows on rocky slopes and tree trunks, particularly in laurel forests.
Description
Hedera rhombea, the Japanese ivy, is a member of the Araliaceae family. It is native to Japan, the Korean Peninsula, the Ryukyu Islands, and Taiwan. This species is commonly found on rocky slopes and climbing tree trunks, especially in laurel forest habitats, which are a type of cloud forest. It was first described in 1867 by author (Miq.) Paul.
Other common names
Japanese ivy
Synonyms
Hedera helix var. rhombeaHedera rhomboideaHedera submarginata
