Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Gnetales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bosavicum
ID:
796235

Status:
valid

Authors:
Markgr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Blumea 23: 344 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000795568



Common Names

  • Gnetum bosavicum
  • Bosavicum Gnetum
  • Bosavicum Tree Fern


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Description

Gnetum bosavicum (also called Bosavi Gnetum, among many other common names) is a tropical, evergreen shrub 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 bosavicum 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 bosavicum 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 bosavicum 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 bosavicum

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

Gnetum bosavicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gnetum bosavicum?

Gnetum bosavicum

What is the common name of Gnetum bosavicum?

Bosavi gnetum

What is the family of Gnetum bosavicum?

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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