Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
grosvenorii
ID:
442341

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Swingle) C.Jeffrey ex A.M.Lu & Zhi Y.Zhang

Source:
cmp

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Guihaia 4: 29 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000441673



Common Names

  • Grosvenor's gourd
  • Luo Han Guo
  • Monk Fruit


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Synonyms

  • Momordica grosvenorii Swingle [unknown]
  • Thladiantha grosvenorii (Swingle) C.Jeffrey [unknown]

Description

Siraitia grosvenorii (also called Grosvenor's Siraitia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to China. It has leathery, glossy leaves that are oblong to elliptic in shape and are about 2-4 cm long. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, and prefers moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Siraitia grosvenorii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums, and is also used as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Siraitia grosvenorii has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, heart-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Siraitia grosvenorii is a perennial shrub that is native to tropical Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Siraitia grosvenorii

Siraitia grosvenorii is native to China and can be found in moist, disturbed soils such as along roadsides and in fields.

Siraitia grosvenorii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Siraitia grosvenorii?

Siraitia grosvenorii

What is the common name of Siraitia grosvenorii?

Grosvenor's Siraitia

What is the natural habitat of Siraitia grosvenorii?

Siraitia grosvenorii is native to 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-2489947: Based on the initial data import
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.
Walter Tennyson Swingle (1871-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swingle' in the authors string.
Lu Anmin (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.M.Lu' in the authors string.
Zhang Zhiyun (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zhi Y.Zhang' in the authors string.