Gnetum urens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Aubl.) Blume
Source:
wcs
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Tijdschr. Natuurl. Gesch. Physiol. 1: 162 (1834)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000795681
Common Names
- Gnetum urens
- Urens Gnetum
- Gnetum Urens
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gnetum urens (also called Uren'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 urens 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
Gnetum urens 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gnetum urens 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 urens
Gnetum urens is native to tropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Japan.
Gnetum urens FAQ
What is the common name of Gnetum urens?
Gnetum
What are the characteristics of Gnetum urens?
Gnetum urens is a shrub with small, white flowers and leathery, evergreen leaves.
Where does Gnetum urens grow?
Gnetum urens 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-334206: Based on the initial data import
Jean Baptiste Christophore Fusée Aublet (1723-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aubl.' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.