A variety of Asiatic jasmine
Apocynaceae
- Range
- From southern Kyushu to the Ryukyu Islands
This evergreen vine is commonly found along forest roads. Its flowers bloom in spring to early summer, starting white in color and gradually turning yellow. The fruits that appear in autumn and winter are also distinctive, growing in pairs and measuring about 15 to 30 cm in length. The stems are strong and resistant to breaking; therefore, those with minimal branching were used for weaving the wear-prone areas of baskets and other items.
Habitat of This Animal:
B:Forest along the mountain ridge - B2:Deep forest
As time passes from the felling of trees, trees in the forest will grow taller and thicker. Tall trees like Castanopsis, a representative tree of forests in Tokunoshima Island, form the forest canopy. Different layers of plants are formed beneath it, including medium-to-small trees and bottom weeds, and the forest floor becomes gradually darker. Through such a process, the forest will become deeper, supporting the fauna of Tokunoshima Island.
This B2:Deep forest