Gnetum giganteum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Shao
Source:
wcs
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Guihaia 14: 298 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000795589
Common Names
- Gnetum giganteum
- Giganteum Gnetum
- Gigantic Gnetum
Searching for Gnetum giganteum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gnetum giganteum (also called Giant 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 giganteum is used as an edible vegetable, as an ornamental plant, and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gnetum giganteum has small, greenish-yellow flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Searching for Gnetum giganteum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gnetum giganteum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take cuttings from the stem tips and place them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Gnetum giganteum
Gnetum giganteum is native to tropical regions of Africa, including Cameroon, Gabon, and the Congo.
Gnetum giganteum FAQ
What is the common name of Gnetum giganteum?
Giant Gnetum
What are the characteristics of Gnetum giganteum?
Gnetum giganteum is a shrub with small, white flowers and leathery, evergreen leaves.
Where does Gnetum giganteum grow?
Gnetum giganteum is native to China, Japan, and Korea.
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-334114: Based on the initial data import
Hong Shao: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Shao' in the authors string.