Ban nan wu wei zi
Kadsura japonica

Family: Schisandraceae

What it is like

An evergreen climber. It grows 5 m tall and spreads 3 m wide. The leaves are dark green and leathery. They are 10 cm long. The flowers are cup shaped and cream. The fruit are red, raspberry like berries.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. In Taiwan it grow near rivers and from sea level to 2,000 m altitude. It suits hardiness zones 7-10.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Kadsura matsudae Hayata; Schisandra japonica (L.) Baill.; Uvaria japonica L.; ?