Hedera rhombea
About
Hedera rhombea, the Japanese ivy or songak, is a species of ivy in the Araliaceae family native to East Asia. It is native to Japan, the Korean Peninsula, the Ryukyu Islands, and Taiwan, where it is common on rocky slopes and growing up the trunks of trees, especially in laurel forest, a type of cloud forest.
- Family
- Araliaceae
How to use it
Japanese ivy can be used ornamentally to enhance gardens and landscapes. Its climbing nature makes it perfect for covering walls or trellises, adding a lush, green aesthetic to your outdoor space. Additionally, it can help with soil erosion on slopes, making it a practical choice for gardeners looking to stabilize their soil.,,
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Gardening tip
When planting Japanese ivy, make sure to give it a spot with partial shade and well-drained soil. This plant loves to climb, so consider providing a trellis or support for it to grow on!
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In the kitchen
Japanese ivy is not eaten by humans. It's important to note that while this plant is beautiful, it doesn't belong on your dinner plate!
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Hedera rhombea
- Slug
- hedera-rhombea
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Araliaceae
- Genus
- Hedera
- Species
- rhombea
- Wikidata QID
- Q857756
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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