Status:
valid
Authors:
Diels
Source:
ksu
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 94: 136 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000456527
Common Names
- Subcordata Tinospora
- Tinospora Subcordata
- Subcordata Vine
Synonyms
- Tinospora polygonoides Diels [unknown]
- Hypsipodes subcordata Miq. [unknown]
Description
Tinospora subcordata (also called Subcordate Tinospora, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Menispermaceae. It is a climbing shrub, growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical Asia, from India east to Indonesia. It grows in lowland rainforest, as well as in dry woodland and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Tinospora subcordata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of wood for making furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tinospora subcordata is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tinospora subcordata is a tropical evergreen vine native to South America. It is hardy in USDA zones 10-12 and prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but can also be done by cuttings or layering.
Where to Find Tinospora subcordata
Tinospora subcordata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia.
Tinospora subcordata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tinospora subcordata?
Tinospora subcordata
What is the common name of Tinospora subcordata?
Subcordate Tinospora
What is the natural range of Tinospora subcordata?
Southeast Asia
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,