Akebia x pentaphylla

Akebia x pentaphylla is a climber.

Contents 1 Naming 2 Taxonomy 3 Characteristics 3.1 Growth 3.2 Wood and Bark 3.3 Leaves 3.4 Flowers and Fruit 3.5 Root System 4 Distribution 5 Cultivation 6 Uses 7 Maintenance 8 Varities and Cultivars 9 Poisonousness 10 Pests and Diseases 11 Man and Akebia x pentaphylla 11.1 History 11.2 Akebia x pentaphylla in art 11.3 Symbolism 11.4 Superstition 12 See also 13 References 13.1 Literature 13.2 Footnotes 14 Non-commercial Links

[edit] Naming

Akebia x pentaphylla was described in 1902 by Tomitarô Makino. The name is considered as validly published.

[edit] Taxonomy

Akebia x pentaphylla is a species in the genus Akebia (chocolate vine) which contains 5 species and belongs to the family of the Lardizabalaceae (Lardizabala Family).

[edit] Characteristics

[edit] Growth

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Akebia x pentaphylla is a decidious plant with five-palmate leaves. The leaves are arranged opposite one another. They have entire margins.

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The flowers are cup-shaped. The flowers are arranged in racemes.

The fruits are follicles.

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[edit] Distribution

Akebia x pentaphylla is native to Japan.

[edit] Cultivation

Akebia x pentaphylla prefers a sunny to half shady site and can withstand temperatures down to -28,2º C. It grows best in sandy or pebbly, loamy soil that is moderately moist to moist.

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[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

 Please read the health issues note! 

[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Akebia x pentaphylla

[edit] History

[edit] Akebia x pentaphylla in art

[edit] Symbolism

[edit] Superstition

[edit] See also

[edit] References

[edit] Literature

• Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
• Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
• efloras.org

[edit] Footnotes

[edit] Non-commercial Links

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• United States Department of Agriculturees:Akebia x pentaphyllafr:Akebia x pentaphylla