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Schisandra henryi

Family: Schisandraceae


What it is like

A trailing herb. Young branches have wings. The leaves are 8-12 cm long by 3-9 cm wide. The base is wedge shaped. The fruit is red and 5-10 mm long by 3-8 mm wide.

There are about 25 Schisandra species.


Where it is found

In Yunnan in China it grows below 1500 m above sea level. It grows in subtropical broadleaved evergreen forest.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Indochina, Myanmar, SE Asia


How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten raw.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown

In China plants flower in April to August and fruit July to October.


Its other names

Local names

Aqyuqqilni, Azhulalarou, Belibelangli

Synonyms