Tinospora homosepala - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
homosepala
ID:
457358
Status:
valid
Authors:
Diels
Source:
ksu
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 8: 158 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000456690
Common Names
- Tinospora homosepala
- Homosepala Tinospora
- Tinospora of Homosepala
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tinospora homosepala (also called Tinospora, among many other common names) is a woody, evergreen climber native to India. It grows in moist, tropical forests and has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, round, yellowish-green fruits.
Uses & Benefits
Tinospora homosepala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and stomach disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tinospora homosepala has small, white flowers and its seeds are small, black and glossy. Its seedlings have a single pair of leaves and a short stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tinospora homosepala can be propagated by stem cuttings or by layering. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -4°C (25°F).
Where to Find Tinospora homosepala
Tinospora homosepala is found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Sudan and south to Angola and Mozambique.
Tinospora homosepala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tinospora homosepala?
Tinospora homosepala
What is the common name of Tinospora homosepala?
Homosepala Tinospora
What is the natural habitat of Tinospora homosepala?
Tropical rainforest
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
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:581613-1: Based on the initial data import