Status:
valid
Authors:
X.X.Chen & D.H.Qin
Source:
cmp
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 10: 495 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713295
Common Names
- Gynostemma guangxiense
- Guangxi Gynostemma
- Guangxi Gynostemma
Description
Gynostemma guangxiense (also called Guangxi jiaogulan, among many other common names) is a perennial vine of the family Cucurbitaceae. It is native to Guangxi, China. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as thickets, forests, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Gynostemma guangxiense 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 guangxiense has white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gynostemma guangxiense 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 guangxiense
Gynostemma guangxiense can be found in the dry forests of India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia.
Gynostemma guangxiense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gynostemma guangxiense?
Gynostemma guangxiense
What is the common name of Gynostemma guangxiense?
Guangxi Jiaogulan
What is the native range of Gynostemma guangxiense?
China
Species in the Gynostemma genus
Gynostemma intermedium,
Gynostemma papuanum,
Gynostemma aggregatum,
Gynostemma burmanicum,
Gynostemma cardiosperma,
Gynostemma caulopterum,
Gynostemma compressum,
Gynostemma guangxiense,
Gynostemma laxiflorum,
Gynostemma longipes,
Gynostemma microsperma,
Gynostemma pallidinerve,
Gynostemma pentagynum,
Gynostemma pentaphyllum,
Gynostemma pubescens,
Gynostemma yixingense,
Gynostemma zhejiangense,
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
Xiu Xiang Chen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.X.Chen' in the authors string.
De Hai Qin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.H.Qin' in the authors string.