Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Gnetales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arboreum
ID:
796234

Status:
valid

Authors:
Foxw.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 6: 174 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000795567



Common Names

  • Gnetum arboreum
  • Arboreum Gnetum
  • Arboreum Tree Fern


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Description

Gnetum arboreum (also called Tree Gnetum, among many other common names) is a tropical, evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. It has small, green flowers and grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is often found in woodlands, thickets, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Gnetum arboreum is used as an edible vegetable, as an ornamental plant, and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gnetum arboreum is small and green in color. The seed is small, round and brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gnetum arboreum is a tropical evergreen shrub native to South East Asia. It is easy to propagate from cuttings taken in spring or summer. Take a cutting of around 10 cm in length and remove the lower leaves. Dip the cutting in a rooting hormone and place in a pot filled with a well-draining potting mix. Place the pot in a warm, sheltered position and keep the soil moist. After a few weeks, the cutting should have rooted and can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Gnetum arboreum

Gnetum arboreum can be found in tropical forests in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands.

Gnetum arboreum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gnetum arboreum?

Gnetum arboreum

What is the common name of Gnetum arboreum?

Tree gnetum

What is the family of Gnetum arboreum?

Gnetaceae

Species in the Gnetum genus

Gnetum acutum, Gnetum africanum, Gnetum arboreum, Gnetum bosavicum, Gnetum buchholzianum, Gnetum camporum, Gnetum catasphaericum, Gnetum contractum, Gnetum costatum, Gnetum cuspidatum, Gnetum diminutum, Gnetum formosum, Gnetum giganteum, Gnetum globosum, Gnetum gnemon, Gnetum gnemonoides, Gnetum gracilipes, Gnetum hainanense, Gnetum klossii, Gnetum latifolium, Gnetum leptostachyum, Gnetum leyboldii, Gnetum loerzingii, Gnetum luofuense, Gnetum macrostachyum, Gnetum microcarpum, Gnetum montanum, Gnetum neglectum, Gnetum nodiflorum, Gnetum oblongum, Gnetum oxycarpum, Gnetum paniculatum, Gnetum parvifolium, Gnetum pendulum, Gnetum raya, Gnetum ridleyi, Gnetum schwackeanum, Gnetum tenuifolium, Gnetum urens, Gnetum venosum, Gnetum schwackeanum, Gnetum edule, Gnetum interruptum, Gnetum latispicum,

Species in the Gnetaceae family

Gnetum acutum, Gnetum africanum, Gnetum arboreum, Gnetum bosavicum, Gnetum buchholzianum, Gnetum camporum, Gnetum catasphaericum, Gnetum contractum, Gnetum costatum, Gnetum cuspidatum, Gnetum diminutum, Gnetum formosum, Gnetum giganteum, Gnetum globosum, Gnetum gnemon, Gnetum gnemonoides, Gnetum gracilipes, Gnetum hainanense, Gnetum klossii, Gnetum latifolium, Gnetum leptostachyum, Gnetum leyboldii, Gnetum loerzingii, Gnetum luofuense, Gnetum macrostachyum, Gnetum microcarpum, Gnetum montanum, Gnetum neglectum, Gnetum nodiflorum, Gnetum oblongum, Gnetum oxycarpum, Gnetum paniculatum, Gnetum parvifolium, Gnetum pendulum, Gnetum raya, Gnetum ridleyi, Gnetum schwackeanum, Gnetum tenuifolium, Gnetum urens, Gnetum venosum, Gnetum schwackeanum, Gnetum edule, Gnetum interruptum, Gnetum latispicum,

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