Bushkiller
Causonis japonica
- Native to:
- Andaman Is., Australia, Bangladesh, Borneo, Cambodia, Caroline Is., China, Christmas I., Hainan, India, Japan, Jawa, Korea, Laos, Malaya, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, Nepal, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Nicobar Is., Ogasawara-shoto, Palau, Solomon Is., Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, United States, Vietnam
iNaturalist: © stephen_thorpe (iNaturalist #149792658)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Vitaceae
- Genus:
- Causonis
- Species:
- Causonis japonica
- USDA Symbol:
- CAJA7
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Vine
- Height:
- 1000 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- green
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Fall Color:
- red, orange
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Thrives in forested areas with organic matter
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–42 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best with cold stratification; may also propagate easily from stem cuttings.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI