Piper kadsura
Piperaceae
- Range
- From Kanto to the Ryukyu Islands, the Izu Islands, southern Korean Peninsula, Taiwan, and southern China
In the diorama, it entwines around the Ryukyu pine and bears orange fruits.
This evergreen vine is widespread throughout the Ryukyu Islands, including Tokunoshima. Although it belongs to the pepper family, with leaves and fruits resembling those of true pepper plants, it lacks the spiciness and is not used as a spice.
Habitat of This Animal:
B:Forest along the mountain ridge - B1:Forest near the settlement
Most of the forests in Tokunoshima Island are secondary forests that were once cleared in the past. Especially near the settlements, there are forests that have become well-lit thanks to recent pruning. Remains of paths, charcoal kilns, and fields form a reminder of the relationship between people and nature. Such forests accessible from settlements are inhabited by many living creatures fond of the well-lit environment.
This B1:Forest near the settlement