Gnetum luofuense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Y.Cheng
Source:
wcs
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 13(4): 89 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000795629
Common Names
- Gnetum luofuense
- Luofuense Gnetum
- Gnetum Luofuense
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gnetum luofuense (also called Luofu 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 luofuense 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 luofuense 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gnetum luofuense 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 luofuense
Gnetum luofuense is native to tropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Japan.
Gnetum luofuense FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Gnetum luofuense?
Gnetum luofuense is found in tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
What is the growth rate of Gnetum luofuense?
Gnetum luofuense is a fast-growing plant.
What is the ideal temperature for Gnetum luofuense?
Gnetum luofuense 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-334158: Based on the initial data import
Cheng Jingrong (b.1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Cheng' in the authors string.