Kadsura coccinea

Kadsura coccinea, commonly known as the scarlet kadsura or red kadsura, is a deciduous shrub native to China South-Central, Southeast, Hainan, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. This plant thrives in moist environments with light to partial sun exposure and grows well in various soil types, including sandy, medium, and clay soils. Known for its edible fruit, Kadsura coccinea is valued not only for its ornamental red berries but also as a source of food. One distinctive feature of this plant is the vibrant scarlet color of its fruits, which contrasts beautifully with its green foliage.