Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
crispa
ID:
1228885

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Hook.f. & Thomson

Source:
tro

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. 1: 183 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001228223



Common Names

  • Tinospora crispa
  • Crispa Tinospora
  • Crispa Tinosporae


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Description

Tinospora crispa (also called 'Guduchi', among many other common names) is a woody vine with small, yellow flowers. It is native to tropical regions of Asia and is commonly found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tinospora crispa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tinospora crispa has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tinospora crispa is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the plant should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Tinospora crispa

Tinospora crispa can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Species in the Tinospora genus

Tinospora sagittata, Tinospora sumatrana, Tinospora subcordata, Tinospora smilacina, Tinospora siamensis, Tinospora teysmannii, Tinospora penninervifolia, Tinospora palminervis, Tinospora orophila, Tinospora trilobata, Tinospora tinosporoides, Tinospora glandulosa, Tinospora glabra, Tinospora coriacea, Tinospora dissitiflora, Tinospora macrocarpa, Tinospora neocaledonica, Tinospora merrilliana, Tinospora caffra, Tinospora homosepala, Tinospora hirsuta, Tinospora celebica, Tinospora nudiflora, Tinospora bakis, Tinospora baenzigeri, Tinospora arfakiana, Tinospora esiangkara, Tinospora formanii, Tinospora cordifolia, Tinospora fragosa, Tinospora tenera, Tinospora uviforme, Tinospora mossambicensis, Tinospora oblongifolia, Tinospora sinensis, Tinospora hainanensis, Tinospora guangxiensis, Tinospora crispa, Tinospora dentata, Tinospora maqsoodiana,

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 tro-50053822: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.