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  5. Buttercups, Poppies, and Allies
  6. Zabala Family
  7. Akebias
  8. Five-leaf Akebia

species 5,791 observations

Five-leaf Akebia

Akebia quinata

Status
introduced
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

3 native animals
supported in the US
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Vitroliarus ecologus 1
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Brown-belted Bumble Bee, Two-spotted Bumble Bee 2

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Vines
Light
Full sun Part shade Full shade
Moisture
Dry Well drained Moist
Soil
Sand Loam Clay
Drought tolerant
Yes
Resists
Diseases Erosion Heavy shade Insect pests
Plant type
Perennial Vine Edible

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.

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