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Wisteria sinensis

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Common names

37 names · 27 languages
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Other languages (26)
Dutch
  • Blauwe regen
  • Chinese blauweregen[1][2]
French
Arabic
  • وستارية صينية[2]
Catalan
Chinese (Simplified)
Chinese (Traditional)
Croatian
  • Kineska glicinija[2]
Czech
  • vistárie čínská[2]
  • wistárie čínská[2]
Danish
Estonian
  • hiina rippuba[2]
  • hiina sinivihm[2]
  • hiina visteeria[2]
Finnish
  • kiinansinisade[2]
German
Greek
  • Γλυσίνα[2]
Hungarian
  • kínai lilaakác[2]
Italian
Japanese
  • シナフジ[2]
Lithuanian
  • Kininė visterija[2]
Polish
  • Glicynia chińska[2]
  • Słodlin chiński[2]
  • Wisteria chińska[2]
Portuguese
Russian
  • Глициния китайская[2]
Slovak
  • vistéria čínska[2]
Spanish
Swedish
Thai
  • วิสเตเรียจีน[2]
Turkish
  • Çin mor salkımı[2]
Ukrainian
  • Ґліцинія китайська[2]
Sources & name notes (3)

Names recorded in our plant catalogue and botanical sources, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

Catalogue language labels are reviewed separately from botanical source records.

Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.

[1] Wisteria sinensis — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy. This is a common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • Chinese blauweregen — results[0].names[18]; taxon id 127306; Wisteria sinensis.
  • Glycine de Chine — results[0].names[6]; taxon id 127306; Wisteria sinensis.
  • Chinese wisteria — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 127306; Wisteria sinensis.
  • Chinesische Wisteria — results[0].names[9]; taxon id 127306; Wisteria sinensis.
  • Chinesischer Blauregen — results[0].names[32]; taxon id 127306; Wisteria sinensis.
  • Glicina — results[0].names[19]; taxon id 127306; Wisteria sinensis.
  • Visteria china — results[0].names[14]; taxon id 127306; Wisteria sinensis.
  • Glicine — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 127306; Wisteria sinensis.
  • Glicínia — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 127306; Wisteria sinensis.
[2] Wisteria sinensis — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy; common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • Chinese blauweregen — results[0].names[18]; taxon id 127306; Wisteria sinensis.
  • Glycine de Chine — results[0].names[6]; taxon id 127306; Wisteria sinensis.
  • Chinese wisteria — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 127306; Wisteria sinensis.
  • Chinesische Wisteria — results[0].names[9]; taxon id 127306; Wisteria sinensis.
  • Chinesischer Blauregen — results[0].names[32]; taxon id 127306; Wisteria sinensis.
  • Glicina — results[0].names[19]; taxon id 127306; Wisteria sinensis.
  • Visteria china — results[0].names[14]; taxon id 127306; Wisteria sinensis.
  • Glicine — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 127306; Wisteria sinensis.
  • Glicínia — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 127306; Wisteria sinensis.
  • 紫藤 — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 127306; Wisteria sinensis.
  • vistárie čínská — results[0].names[7]; taxon id 127306; Wisteria sinensis.
  • Kineska glicinija — results[0].names[8]; taxon id 127306; Wisteria sinensis.
  • Глициния китайская — results[0].names[10]; taxon id 127306; Wisteria sinensis.
  • Blåregn — results[0].names[11]; taxon id 127306; Wisteria sinensis.
  • シナフジ — results[0].names[12]; taxon id 127306; Wisteria sinensis.
  • wistárie čínská — results[0].names[13]; taxon id 127306; Wisteria sinensis.
  • hiina sinivihm — results[0].names[15]; taxon id 127306; Wisteria sinensis.
  • hiina visteeria — results[0].names[16]; taxon id 127306; Wisteria sinensis.
  • hiina rippuba — results[0].names[17]; taxon id 127306; Wisteria sinensis.
  • Γλυσίνα — results[0].names[20]; taxon id 127306; Wisteria sinensis.
  • 紫藤 — results[0].names[21]; taxon id 127306; Wisteria sinensis.
  • blåregn — results[0].names[22]; taxon id 127306; Wisteria sinensis.
  • Çin mor salkımı — results[0].names[23]; taxon id 127306; Wisteria sinensis.
  • وستارية صينية — results[0].names[24]; taxon id 127306; Wisteria sinensis.
  • Glicynia chińska — results[0].names[25]; taxon id 127306; Wisteria sinensis.
  • Słodlin chiński — results[0].names[26]; taxon id 127306; Wisteria sinensis.
  • Wisteria chińska — results[0].names[27]; taxon id 127306; Wisteria sinensis.
  • kínai lilaakác — results[0].names[28]; taxon id 127306; Wisteria sinensis.
  • Kininė visterija — results[0].names[29]; taxon id 127306; Wisteria sinensis.
  • วิสเตเรียจีน — results[0].names[30]; taxon id 127306; Wisteria sinensis.
  • Ґліцинія китайська — results[0].names[31]; taxon id 127306; Wisteria sinensis.
  • kiinansinisade — results[0].names[33]; taxon id 127306; Wisteria sinensis.
  • Glicina — results[0].names[34]; taxon id 127306; Wisteria sinensis.
  • vistéria čínska — results[0].names[35]; taxon id 127306; Wisteria sinensis.
[3] Wisteria sinensis — Plant Toolbox common names ↗

NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox; English common names in a United States horticultural reference.

Source records
  • Chinese Wisteria — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(1); heading: Common Name(s):; Wisteria sinensis.
  • Wisteria — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(2); heading: Common Name(s):; Wisteria sinensis.
Plant references

Source-backed information

Published observations for this plant. Each reference supports the information beside it.

Taxonomy
Wisteria sinensis is an accepted species in Catalogue of Life.

Taxonomic treatment in the August 2026 release; the catalogue record name is preserved.

Sources [1]
Botanical family
Fabaceae

Family in the cited taxonomic treatment.

Sources [1]
Mature height
3.05–7.62 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

Sources [2]
Mature spread
1.22–9.14 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

Sources [2]
Plant habit
Climbing; Creeping; Dense; Spreading

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Growth rate
Rapid

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Foliage
Deciduous

NC State Extension profile.

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Light
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day); Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

NC State Extension profile.

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Moisture and drainage
Good Drainage; Moist

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Soil texture
Clay; Loam (Silt); Sand

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Soil pH
Acid (<6.0); Alkaline (>8.0); Neutral (6.0-8.0)

NC State Extension profile. These source categories do not certify the catalogue’s numeric pH interval.

Sources [2]
Flowering season
Spring

NC State Extension profile. Seasons reflect the source region and do not verify the catalogue’s exact flowering months.

Sources [2]
Reported wildlife attraction
Listed as attracting: butterflies, pollinators.

NC State Extension profile. Broad wildlife categories; this does not establish flower visits by a named bee species or quantify nectar and pollen.

Sources [2]
Native range
C. & S. China.

Explicit native locality records in Kew WCVP v16; introduced and doubtful distributions excluded. Continent conversion follows the documented geographic mapping.

Sources [3]
Catalogue ratings

Who this plant supports

Honey bees

Medium suitability
Nectar value Medium
Pollen value Unknown
Agroforestry database

Complete plant information

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Structure

Vegetation layer
Climber
Size
Medium
Dimensions
25.00 m high × 20.00 m wide
Growth rate
Moderate
Lifecycle
Perennial
Foliage
Deciduous

Site conditions

USDA hardiness
5-9
Moisture
Moist
Soil
Sandy, Loamy, Clay
pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Sun

Uses

Edible parts
Flowers, Fruit, Tea
Functions
Nitrogen fixer, Paper, Fragrant
Edibility
1 out of 5
Medicinal value
1 out of 5

"Seeds - cooked. Be careful, consult the toxicity information at the top of the page. Flowers - cooked. After thorough washing, they are cooked or processed into fritters. The flowers are sometimes candied in sugar and mixed with flour to create a local delicacy called 'Teng Lo.' The leaves contain allantoin and can be used as a coffee substitute. The young leaves are also edible."

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Catalogue of Life Wisteria sinensis — Catalogue of Life COL26.8

    COL26.8 (2026-08-20). Contributing checklist: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP): Fabaceae. This is taxonomic evidence, not an independent ecological study.

    Supports: TaxonomyBotanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: NameUsage.tsv line 3822816; ID 9DQYB; rank species; status accepted
    • Botanical family: NameUsage.tsv line 3822816; ID 9DQYB; rank species; status accepted

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 4.0.

  2. NC State Extension Wisteria sinensis — Plant Toolbox

    NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Growing conditions and seasons reflect its United States horticultural context.

    Supports: Mature heightMature spreadPlant habitGrowth rateFoliageLightMoisture and drainageSoil textureSoil pHFlowering seasonReported wildlife attraction
    Relevant sections
    • Mature height: Dimensions / Height
    • Mature spread: Dimensions / Width
    • Plant habit: Habit/Form
    • Growth rate: Growth Rate
    • Foliage: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
    • Light: Light
    • Moisture and drainage: Soil Drainage
    • Soil texture: Soil Texture
    • Soil pH: Soil pH
    • Flowering season: Flower Bloom Time
    • Reported wildlife attraction: Attracts

    Source checked on .

  3. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Wisteria sinensis — Kew WCVP native distribution

    Native distribution and taxonomic treatment from the official WCVP v16 export (4 June 2026). The link opens the corresponding POWO taxon. Source rows are retained in the native-range audit archive.

    Supports: Native range
    Relevant sections
    • Native range: WCVP v16; wcvp_names.csv lines 570225; wcvp_distribution.csv native locality lines 923966, 923967, 923968

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.