Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
cardiosperma
ID:
713955

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cogn. ex Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 23: t. 2225 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713288



Common Names

  • Gynostemma cardiosperma
  • Heartseed Gynostemma
  • Heartseed Gynostemma


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Description

Gynostemma cardiosperma (also called Heart-seeded Gynostemma, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China and Taiwan. It has large, leathery leaves and white flowers. It is found in open woodlands and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Gynostemma cardiosperma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its timber which is used for making furniture and as firewood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gynostemma cardiosperma has white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gynostemma cardiosperma is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Gynostemma cardiosperma

Gynostemma cardiosperma is native to China, Japan, and Korea.

Gynostemma cardiosperma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gynostemma cardiosperma?

Gynostemma cardiosperma

What is the common name of Gynostemma cardiosperma?

Heartseed Jiaogulan

What is the native range of Gynostemma cardiosperma?

China, India, and Nepal

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2836457: Based on the initial data import
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.