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