perennial

Cayratia japonica (Thunb.) Gagnep.

Cayratia japonica (Thunb.) Gagnep.. Causonis japonica is a vine plant in the grape family, Vitaceae. It is the type species of its genus and is native to tropical and subtropical Asia, Australia and the West Pacific. It is used as a traditional Chinese medicine to relieve swelling and heat, and to enhance diuresis and detoxification.

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Native range

Native range not recorded for this plant. Often a non-native cultivar or naturalized garden plant.

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Sources

USDA PLANTS