Status:
valid
Authors:
Markgr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Blumea 14: 284 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000795669
Common Names
- Gnetum raya
- Raya Gnetum
- Gnetum Raya
Description
Gnetum raya (also called Raya's Gnetum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gnetaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, Southeast Asia, and northern Australia. It is a shrub or small tree that grows in tropical rainforests and is found in lowland and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Gnetum raya 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 raya are small and yellowish-green in color. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate, with long, thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gnetum raya is a tropical evergreen vine that is native to tropical Asia and the Pacific Islands. It is a fast-growing vine that can reach up to 30 feet in length. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or stem cuttings.
Where to Find Gnetum raya
Gnetum raya is native to tropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Japan.
Gnetum raya FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Gnetum raya?
Gnetum raya is found in tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
What is the growth rate of Gnetum raya?
Gnetum raya is a fast-growing plant.
What is the ideal temperature for Gnetum raya?
Gnetum raya 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,