Gnetum hainanense - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Y.Cheng ex L.K.Fu, Y.F.Yu & M.G.Gilbert
Source:
wcs
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Novon 9: 187 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000795605
Common Names
- Gnetum hainanense
- Hainanense Gnetum
- Gnetum Hainanense
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gnetum hainanense (also called Hainan Gnetum, among many other common names) is a species of Gnetum native to Southeast Asia. It is a shrub or small tree growing to 10 m tall. The leaves are spirally arranged, lanceolate, 8–15 cm long and 2–3 cm broad. The flowers are inconspicuous, greenish, and the fruit is a red drupe containing a single seed.
Uses & Benefits
Gnetum hainanense is used as an edible vegetable, as an ornamental plant, and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Gnetum hainanense are small and inconspicuous, with a yellowish-green color. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and delicate, with long, thin stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gnetum hainanense can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take cuttings from the stem tips and place them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Gnetum hainanense
Gnetum hainanense is native to tropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Japan.
Gnetum hainanense FAQ
What is the common name of Gnetum hainanense?
Hainan Gnetum
What are the characteristics of Gnetum hainanense?
Gnetum hainanense is a shrub with small, white flowers and leathery, evergreen leaves.
Where does Gnetum hainanense grow?
Gnetum hainanense is native to Hainan Island, China.
Species in the Gnetum genus
Gnetum acutum, Gnetum africanum, Gnetum arboreum, Gnetum bosavicum, Gnetum buchholzianum, Gnetum camporum, Gnetum catasphaericum, Gnetum contractum, Gnetum costatum, Gnetum cuspidatum, Gnetum diminutum, Gnetum formosum, Gnetum giganteum, Gnetum globosum, Gnetum gnemon, Gnetum gnemonoides, Gnetum gracilipes, Gnetum hainanense, Gnetum klossii, Gnetum latifolium, Gnetum leptostachyum, Gnetum leyboldii, Gnetum loerzingii, Gnetum luofuense, Gnetum macrostachyum, Gnetum microcarpum, Gnetum montanum, Gnetum neglectum, Gnetum nodiflorum, Gnetum oblongum, Gnetum oxycarpum, Gnetum paniculatum, Gnetum parvifolium, Gnetum pendulum, Gnetum raya, Gnetum ridleyi, Gnetum schwackeanum, Gnetum tenuifolium, Gnetum urens, Gnetum venosum, Gnetum schwackeanum, Gnetum edule, Gnetum interruptum, Gnetum latispicum,
Species in the Gnetaceae family
Gnetum acutum, Gnetum africanum, Gnetum arboreum, Gnetum bosavicum, Gnetum buchholzianum, Gnetum camporum, Gnetum catasphaericum, Gnetum contractum, Gnetum costatum, Gnetum cuspidatum, Gnetum diminutum, Gnetum formosum, Gnetum giganteum, Gnetum globosum, Gnetum gnemon, Gnetum gnemonoides, Gnetum gracilipes, Gnetum hainanense, Gnetum klossii, Gnetum latifolium, Gnetum leptostachyum, Gnetum leyboldii, Gnetum loerzingii, Gnetum luofuense, Gnetum macrostachyum, Gnetum microcarpum, Gnetum montanum, Gnetum neglectum, Gnetum nodiflorum, Gnetum oblongum, Gnetum oxycarpum, Gnetum paniculatum, Gnetum parvifolium, Gnetum pendulum, Gnetum raya, Gnetum ridleyi, Gnetum schwackeanum, Gnetum tenuifolium, Gnetum urens, Gnetum venosum, Gnetum schwackeanum, Gnetum edule, Gnetum interruptum, Gnetum latispicum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-334132: Based on the initial data import
Michael George Gilbert (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.G.Gilbert' in the authors string.
Cheng Jingrong (b.1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Cheng' in the authors string.
Yong Fu Yu (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.F.Yu' in the authors string.
Li-kuo Fu (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.K.Fu' in the authors string.