Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
tenera
ID:
1084527

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miers

Source:
tro

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Contr. Bot. 3: 37 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001083865



Common Names

  • Tinospora tenera
  • Tenera
  • Tinospora


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Description

Tinospora tenera (also called Tender Tinospora, among many other common names) is a climbing vine native to Asia. It has a woody stem and a smooth, grey bark. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate. It prefers tropical and subtropical climates and grows in moist forests and along rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Tinospora tenera is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tinospora tenera has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tinospora tenera is a tropical climbing shrub that is native to India. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or by layering. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained, fertile soil. It should be grown in full sun or partial shade and should be watered regularly. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Tinospora tenera

Tinospora tenera is native to tropical Africa, India, and Southeast Asia. It can be found in moist forests, along streams, and in other wet areas.

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,

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