Overview AppearanceAkebia quinata is an invasive deciduous to evergreen climbing or trailing vine that invades forested areas throughout the eastern United States. The twining vines are green when young, turning brown as they age.FoliageThe leaves are palmately compound with up to five, 1.5-3 in. (2.5-7.6 cm) long, oval leaflets.FlowerFlowering occurs in the mid-spring, when small, purple to red, fragrant flowers develop.FruitFruit, which are rarely produced, are purple seed pods that contain white pulp and small black seeds.Ecological ThreatAkebia quinata is able to invade forested habitats because it is shade tolerant. The dense mat of vines formed can displace native understory species. It can also climb into, smother, and kill small trees and shrubs. Akebia quinata is native to eastern Asia and was first introduced into the United States in 1845 as an ornamental.

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Shep Zedaker, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Bugwood.org

Nancy Loewenstein, Auburn University, Bugwood.org

Nancy Loewenstein, Auburn University, Bugwood.org

James H. Miller, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org

James H. Miller, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org

James H. Miller, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org

James H. Miller, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org

Nancy Loewenstein, Auburn University, Bugwood.org

Nancy Loewenstein, Auburn University, Bugwood.org

Nancy Dagley, USDI National Park Service, Bugwood.org

James H. Miller, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org

Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org

Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org

James H. Miller, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org

Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org

Shep Zedaker, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Bugwood.org

Shep Zedaker, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Bugwood.org