| bushkiller | USDA PLANTS Symbol: CAJA7 U.S. Nativity: Exotic Habit: Vines |
| Cayratia japonica (Thunb.) Gagnepain |
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Taxonomic Rank: Magnoliopsida: Rhamnales: Vitaceae |
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Bushkiller is a perennial vine with compound leaves. Each leaf has 5 leaflets that are ovate to orbicular, 1.2-3 in. (3-8 cm) long and 0.5-1.5 in. (1.5-4 cm) wide. Tendrils grow opposite each leaf. Flowering occurs in the late summer; where small, salmon-colored flowers develop in umbels. Fruits are black or white berries that each contain 2-4 seeds. It is thought that bushkiller only reproduces vegetatively in North America. Vines can readily climb over other vegetation, where it can block out sunlight to the plants below. Bushkiller is native to temperate and sub-tropical Asia. |
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| Selected Images from Invasive.org | View All Images at Invasive.org |
 Infestation; Bushkiller in neighborhood climbing on Japanese Privet. September, 2005, Robert J. Richardson, North Carolina State University, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
 Flower(s); One acre infestation in neighborhood. September, 2005. Robert J. Richardson, North Carolina State University, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
 Foliage; Robert J. Richardson, North Carolina State University, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
 Seedling(s); Robert J. Richardson, North Carolina State University, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
| EDDMapS Distribution: This map is incomplete and is based only on current site and county level reports made by experts and records obtained from USDA Plants Database. For more information, visit www.eddmaps.org Alternative content
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 State(s) Where Reported invasive. Based on state level agency and organization lists of invasive plants from WeedUS database. Alternative content
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| Invasive Listing Sources: |
| Alabama Invasive Plant Council |
| South Carolina Exotic Pest Plant Council |
