Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Gnetales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
loerzingii
ID:
796294

Status:
valid

Authors:
Markgr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 10: 480 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000795627



Common Names

  • Gnetum loerzingii
  • Loerzingii Gnetum
  • Gnetum Loerzingii


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Description

Gnetum loerzingii (also called Loerzing's 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 loerzingii is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating rheumatism, fever, and malaria. It is also used as a food source and for its ornamental value.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Gnetum loerzingii are small and yellowish-green in color. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate, with long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gnetum loerzingii 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 loerzingii

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

Gnetum loerzingii FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Gnetum loerzingii?

Gnetum loerzingii is found in tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

What is the growth rate of Gnetum loerzingii?

Gnetum loerzingii is a fast-growing plant.

What is the ideal temperature for Gnetum loerzingii?

Gnetum loerzingii prefers warm, humid temperatures between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit.

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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