Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
tenerum
ID:
520262

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griff.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Account Bot. Coll. Cantor : 25 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519594

Common Names

  • Actinostemma tenerum
  • Tender Actinostemma
  • Tender Cotton-bush

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Synonyms

  • Karivia longicirrha Miq. [unknown]
  • Actinostemma lobatum subintegrum Kom. [unknown]
  • Actinostemma lobatum subintegrum (Komarov) Kitag. [unknown]
  • Actinostemma tenerum yunnanense A.M.Lu & Zhi Y.Zhang [unknown]
  • Actinostemma lobatum longilobum Kom. [unknown]
  • Actinostemma lobatum japonicum Maxim. [unknown]
  • Actinostemma lobatum longiloba Kom. [deprecated]
  • Actinostemma lobatum subintegra Kom. [unknown]
  • Actinostemma tenerum tenerum [unknown]

Description

Actinostemma tenerum (also called Soft Actinostemma, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a tufted habit and a creeping rhizome. It is native to India, and is found in dry grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Actinostemma tenerum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Actinostemma tenerum is small and white, with six petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Actinostemma tenerum can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Actinostemma tenerum

Actinostemma tenerum is native to India, and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Actinostemma tenerum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Actinostemma tenerum?

Actinostemma tenerum

What is the natural habitat of Actinostemma tenerum?

Actinostemma tenerum is found in tropical and subtropical forests in Asia.

What are the medicinal uses of Actinostemma tenerum?

Actinostemma tenerum has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Species in the Cucurbitaceae family

Abobra tenuifolia, Acanthosicyos horridus, Actinostemma lobatum, Actinostemma parvifolium, Actinostemma tenerum, Alsomitra macrocarpa, Ampelosicyos humblotii, Ampelosicyos major, Ampelosicyos meridionalis, Ampelosicyos scandens, Ampelosicyos bosseri, Ampelosicyos leandrii, Ampelosycios meridionalis, Ampelosycios scandens, Apodanthera anatuyana, Apodanthera argentea, Apodanthera aspera, Apodanthera biflora, Apodanthera bradei, Apodanthera cinerea, Apodanthera eriocalyx, Apodanthera fasciculata, Apodanthera ferreyrana, Apodanthera glaziovii, Apodanthera hindii, Apodanthera hirtella, Apodanthera laciniosa, Apodanthera linearis, Apodanthera mandonii, Apodanthera mathewsii, Apodanthera palmeri, Apodanthera sagittifolia, Apodanthera smilacifolia, Apodanthera succulenta, Apodanthera tumbeziana, Apodanthera ulei, Apodanthera undulata, Apodanthera villosa, Apodanthera weberbaueri, Apodanthera longipedicellata, Austrobryonia argillicola, Austrobryonia centralis, Austrobryonia micrantha, Austrobryonia pilbarensis, Baijiania borneensis, Baijiania taiwaniana, Baijiania decipiens, Baijiania smitinandii, Bambekea racemosa, Bayabusua clarkei,

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