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Description
Fibraurea Recisa, also known as the Chinese goldthread or Fibraurea, is a plant species that belongs to the family Menispermaceae. It is native to Asia, including China, Japan, and Vietnam, and has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for its antipyretic, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory properties. This plant is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 2 meters tall. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and palmately lobed with 3-5 lobes. The flowers are small and yellowish-green, and the fruit is a drupe that turns black when ripe.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Ranunculales |
| Family | Menispermaceae |
| Genus | Fibraurea |
Appearance
Fibraurea Recisa is a shrub with a spreading growth habit. Its leaves are dark green and glossy, and its bark is gray-brown and smooth. The flowers are small and inconspicuous, while the fruit is a black, berry-like drupe that contains a single seed.
Care Guide
To care for Fibraurea Recisa, provide it with well-draining soil that is kept evenly moist. It prefers partial shade to full sun and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. Fertilize the plant with a balanced fertilizer in the spring and summer.
Water
Water the plant regularly to keep the soil moist, but not waterlogged.
Fertilization
Fertilize the plant with a balanced fertilizer in the spring and summer.
Soil
Provide the plant with well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter.
Sunlight
Fibraurea Recisa prefers partial shade to full sun.
Hardiness Zones
It can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C and is hardy in USDA zones 6-9.
Common Pests & Diseases
Fibraurea Recisa is relatively pest and disease-free. However, it may be susceptible to leaf spot and powdery mildew.
Habitat
Fibraurea Recisa is native to Asia, including China, Japan, and Vietnam. It grows in forests, thickets, and along streams.
Question and Answer
Q: How often should I water Fibraurea Recisa?
A: Water the plant regularly to keep the soil moist, but not waterlogged.
Q: Is Fibraurea Recisa hardy?
A: Yes, it is hardy in USDA zones 6-9 and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C.
Q: What are the common pests and diseases of Fibraurea Recisa?
A: The plant is relatively pest and disease-free, but may be susceptible to leaf spot and powdery mildew.
Q: What is the habitat of Fibraurea Recisa?
A: It grows in forests, thickets, and along streams in Asia, including China, Japan, and Vietnam.
Related Plants
- Fibraurea chloroleuca
- Fibraurea tinctoria
- Fibraurea inermis
References
- “Fibraurea Recisa.” Missouri Botanical Garden. Accessed 9 September 2021. <http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=286175>.
- “Fibraurea Recisa.” Plants of the World Online. Accessed 9 September 2021. <http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:766894-1>.
- “Fibraurea Recisa (Lour.) Schult.” GBIF. Accessed 9 September 2021. <https://www.gbif.org/species/3082155>.
