Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Gnetales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microcarpum
ID:
796302

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
wcs

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Rumphia 4: 7 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000795635



Common Names

  • Microcarpum Gnetum
  • Gnetum Microcarpum
  • Gnetum


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Description

Gnetum microcarpum (also called Small-Fruited Gnetum, among many other common names) is a tropical, evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has small, green flowers and grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is often found in woodlands, thickets, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Gnetum microcarpum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Gnetum microcarpum are small, greenish-yellow, and have a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gnetum microcarpum 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 microcarpum

Gnetum microcarpum can be found in tropical forests in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands.

Gnetum microcarpum FAQ

What is the common name of Gnetum microcarpum?

Small-fruited Gnetum

What are the characteristics of Gnetum microcarpum?

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

Where does Gnetum microcarpum grow?

Gnetum microcarpum 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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