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Kadsura
Kadsura is a genus of woody, climbing vines in the Schisandraceae family, with about seventeen species native to subtropical and montane forests of southern and eastern Asia. Commonly grown members such as K. japonica are valued as ornamental climbers that need a sheltered, humus-rich spot with support.
Kadsura is a genus of flowering plants in the Schisandraceae. All species are native to southern and eastern Asia.
Kadsura are woody vines with simple leaves, and aggregate fruits. The genus includes seventeen species. It was described in 1810, and has historically been confused with Schisandra. Numerous fossil taxa are known, the earlist of which is from the Eocene.
Kadsura is native to eastern, southern, and south-eastern Asia. They grow in subtropical, mixed, and montane forests.
K. japonica is grown ornamentally. It has also been used in Japan to make hair products, and in paper-making. K. longipedunculata has been used to make rope and fragrant oils.
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