Gnetum catasphaericum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Shao
Source:
wcs
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Guihaia 14: 297 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000795575
Common Names
- Gnetum catasphaericum
- Catasphaericum Gnetum
- Catasphaericum Tree Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gnetum catasphaericum (also called Catasphaeric Gnetum, among many other common names) is a species of Gnetum native to Southeast Asia. It is a shrub or small tree growing to 10 m tall. The leaves are spirally arranged, lanceolate, 8–15 cm long and 2–3 cm broad. The flowers are inconspicuous, greenish, and the fruit is a red drupe containing a single seed.
Uses & Benefits
Gnetum catasphaericum 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 catasphaericum 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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Gnetum catasphaericum 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 catasphaericum
Gnetum catasphaericum can be found in tropical forests in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands.
Gnetum catasphaericum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gnetum catasphaericum?
Gnetum catasphaericum
What is the common name of Gnetum catasphaericum?
Catasphaeric gnetum
What is the family of Gnetum catasphaericum?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-334101: Based on the initial data import
Hong Shao: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Shao' in the authors string.