Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
pallidinerve
ID:
713970

Status:
valid

Authors:
Z.Zhang

Source:
cmp

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 29: 370 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713303



Common Names

  • Gynostemma pallidinerve
  • Pale-nerved Gynostemma
  • Pale-nerved Gynostemma


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Description

Gynostemma pallidinerve (also called Pale-veined jiaogulan, among many other common names) is a perennial vine of the family Cucurbitaceae. It is native to China, Japan, and Korea. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as thickets, forests, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Gynostemma pallidinerve 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 pallidinerve 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 pallidinerve 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 pallidinerve

Gynostemma pallidinerve is native to China and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Gynostemma pallidinerve FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gynostemma pallidinerve?

Gynostemma pallidinerve

What is the common name of Gynostemma pallidinerve?

Pale-nerved Jiaogulan

What is the native range of Gynostemma pallidinerve?

China

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-2836470: Based on the initial data import
Zhu Zhang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.Zhang' in the authors string.