Status:
valid
Authors:
Markgr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Blumea 19: 108 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000795590
Common Names
- Gnetum globosum
- Globosum Gnetum
- Gnetum Globe
Description
Gnetum globosum (also called Globe 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 globosum is used as an edible vegetable, as an ornamental plant, and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gnetum globosum has small, greenish-yellow flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gnetum globosum 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 globosum
Gnetum globosum is native to tropical regions of Africa, including Cameroon, Gabon, and the Congo.
Gnetum globosum FAQ
What is the common name of Gnetum globosum?
Globe Gnetum
What are the characteristics of Gnetum globosum?
Gnetum globosum is a shrub with small, white flowers and leathery, evergreen leaves.
Where does Gnetum globosum grow?
Gnetum globosum 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,