Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
acutum
ID:
505848

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Rehder & E.H.Wilson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Pl. Wilson. 1: 387 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505180



Common Names

  • Sinomenium Acutum
  • Acutum Sinomenium
  • Sharp Sinomenium


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Synonyms

  • Menispermum diversifolium Spreng. [unknown]
  • Menispermum acutum Thunb. [unknown]
  • Sinomenium diversifolium Diels [unknown]
  • Cocculus diversifolius cinereus Diels [unknown]
  • Sinomenium acutum cinereum (Diels) Rehder & E.H.Wilson [unknown]
  • Cocculus acutus Makino [unknown]
  • Cocculus diversifolius Miq. [unknown]
  • Cocculus variiformis hort. ex Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Menispermum diversifolium molle Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Marsdenia acuta (Thunb.) Tanaka [unknown]
  • Menispermum diversifolium Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Nephroia caudata Miers [unknown]

Description

Sinomenium acutum (also called sharp-leaved sinomenium, among many other common names) is a perennial, woody, climbing vine native to China, India and Southeast Asia. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in grasslands and wastelands.

Uses & Benefits

Sinomenium acutum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and its leaves are used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sinomenium acutum has small, white flowers that are clustered in a dense inflorescence. Its seeds are small, round and black with a hard, shiny surface. The seedlings are small and have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sinomenium acutum is a deciduous, woody vine that can be grown in USDA zones 5-9. Propagation is done by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a warm greenhouse. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a pot of moist sand or peat moss. The plant prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade.

Where to Find Sinomenium acutum

Sinomenium acutum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Japan.

Sinomenium acutum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sinomenium acutum?

Sinomenium acutum

What is the common name of Sinomenium acutum?

Sharp Sinomenium

What is the natural habitat of Sinomenium acutum?

Tropical forests in Southeast Asia

Species in the Sinomenium genus

Species in the Menispermaceae family

Abuta acutifolia, Abuta antioquiana, Abuta aristeguietae, Abuta barbata, Abuta brevifolia, Abuta bullata, Abuta candollei, Abuta chiapasensis, Abuta chocoensis, Abuta colombiana, Abuta dwyeriana, Abuta fluminum, Abuta grandifolia, Abuta grisebachii, Abuta imene, Abuta longa, Abuta mycetandra, Abuta obovata, Abuta pahni, Abuta panamensis, Abuta panurensis, Abuta platyphylla, Abuta racemosa, Abuta rufescens, Abuta sandwithiana, Abuta seemannii, Abuta selloana, Abuta solimoesensis, Abuta soukupii, Abuta spicata, Abuta steyermarkii, Abuta vaupesensis, Abuta velutina, Albertisia apiculata, Albertisia capituliflora, Albertisia cordifolia, Albertisia crassa, Albertisia cuneata, Albertisia delagoensis, Albertisia exelliana, Albertisia ferruginea, Albertisia glabra, Albertisia laurifolia, Albertisia mangenotii, Albertisia mecistophylla, Albertisia megacarpa, Albertisia papuana, Albertisia porcata, Albertisia puberula, Albertisia scandens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2601581: Based on the initial data import
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
Alfred Rehder (1863-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rehder' in the authors string.
Ernest Henry Wilson (1876-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.H.Wilson' in the authors string.