Schisandra micrantha is a species of climbing plant in the family Schisandraceae.[1] It was first published by A.C. Smith in the journal Sargentia in 1947.[2] This species is accepted and is native to the area stretching from Assam in Manipur to China's Yunnan province, primarily growing in the temperate biome. Its natural range includes Assam, China South-Central, and Myanmar.[3][1]

Schisandra micrantha
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Order: Austrobaileyales
Family: Schisandraceae
Genus: Schisandra
Species:
S. micrantha
Binomial name
Schisandra micrantha
A.C.Sm.
Synonyms

Schisandra gracilis A. C. Smith
Schisandra elongata var. dentata Finet & Gagnep.

The plant blooms from May to July, while the fruiting period is from August to September.[3]

Schisandra micrantha is usually found in forests, often near rivers, at altitudes ranging from 1200-2900 m. The plant has medicinal properties and is used for various purposes.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Schisandra micrantha A.C.Sm. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2023-02-24.
  2. ^ "Schisandra micrantha A.C.Sm. — The Plant List". www.theplantlist.org. Retrieved 2023-02-24.
  3. ^ a b c "Schisandra micrantha in Flora of China @ efloras.org". www.efloras.org. Retrieved 2023-02-24.