Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Gnetales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gnemonoides
ID:
796268

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brongn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Voy. Monde , Phan.: 12 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000795601



Common Names

  • Gnetum gnemonoides
  • Gnemonoides Gnetum
  • Gnetum Gnemonoides


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Description

Gnetum gnemonoides (also called Chinese Gnetum-like, 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 gnemonoides is used as an edible vegetable, as an ornamental plant, and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gnetum gnemonoides has small, greenish-yellow flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gnetum gnemonoides 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 gnemonoides

Gnetum gnemonoides is native to tropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Japan.

Gnetum gnemonoides FAQ

What is the common name of Gnetum gnemonoides?

Gnetum

What are the characteristics of Gnetum gnemonoides?

Gnetum gnemonoides is a shrub with small, white flowers and leathery, evergreen leaves.

Where does Gnetum gnemonoides grow?

Gnetum gnemonoides 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,

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