Akebia trifoliata is also known as Guateng in August, Rattan trifoliata, Hawthorn in August and Bali Fried. It is a deciduous woody vine belonging to Akebiaceae. Stem bark grayish brown, palmately compound leaves alternate or clustered on short branches. Oblong, straight or slightly curved, with numerous seeds, oblate, reddish-brown or dark brown seed coat, and slightly shiny. It blooms in April-May and bears fruit in July-August.

Like damp and cold, it grows well in slightly acidic and humus yellow loam, and can also adapt to neutral soil. It is distributed in China, Hebei, Shanxi, Shandong, Henan, southwestern Shaanxi, southeastern Gansu and other provinces and regions in the Yangtze River basin. Japan has distribution. Born in sparse forests or hilly shrubs along mountain valleys at an altitude of 250-2000 meters.

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Akebia trifoliata is eaten as a fruit, which has a well-developed placenta structure, sweet and delicious taste and unique flavor. The fruit contains a lot of essential nutrients for human body. Every100g of fruit contains protein 0.98g, total sugar13.6g, organic acid 3. 17g, fat 0.13g and17 amino acids * * 5.2g, which are higher than those of apples and oranges.

Akebia trifoliata has beautiful leaves, flowers and fruits, and enjoys flowers in spring and summer and fruits in autumn. It is a good ornamental plant. The stems and vines are winding, soft and colorful, the flowers are purple in color, the flowering period is lasting, and they are clustered in groups of three or five, which is an excellent vertical greening material. It is often used in gardens to plant flower stands, porches, or to climb and support flower lattice walls and fences, or to crawl between bamboos in rock crevices, so as to multiply the wild interest. Akebia trifoliata is easy to cultivate and has strong adaptability.

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