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
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.
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,