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Schisandra sphenanthera
Also called Schisandra
Schisandra sphenanthera is a deciduous climbing vine from China, grown for its ornamental flowers and red berries used in medicine and wine. It needs sun to part shade, well-drained soil, and a support to climb.
Schisandra sphenanthera, commonly known as orange magnolia vine, or lemonwood, is a species of flowering plant in the family Schisandraceae. It is a climbing plant with papery leaves, yellow to red flowers, and edible red berries. The species is native to forests in China.
Schisandra sphenanthera was described in 1913, and is used in horticulture, medicine, and wine-making.
Schisandra sphenanthera is native to the temperate biome of north-central, south-central, and south-east China. It is present in Anhui, Gansu, Guizhou, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Shaanxi, Shanxi, Sichuan, north-east Yunnan, and Zhejiang.
Schisandra sphenanthera is cultivated as an ornamental plant. It is used in Chinese medicine. The plant produces edible fruit. In China, the fruit is used in the production of wine and vinegar. Oils from the fruits and seeds are used to make soap and lubricants.
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The care summary was written by AI (Claude, Anthropic) from the sources on this page, with general growing knowledge where they are silent. Check before relying on it.
Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.
