Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 5: 642 (1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000795633
Common Names
- Gnetum microcarpum
- Microcarpum Gnetum
- Microcarp Gnetum
Description
Gnetum macrostachyum (also called Macrostachys 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 microcarpum is used as an edible vegetable, as an ornamental plant, and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Canephora axillaris is a pink spathe with a yellow spadix. The seed is a small, black berry that contains several seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gnetum macrostachyum 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 macrostachyum
Gnetum macrostachyum is native to tropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Japan.
Gnetum macrostachyum FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Gnetum macrostachyum?
Gnetum macrostachyum is found in tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
What is the growth rate of Gnetum macrostachyum?
Gnetum macrostachyum is a fast-growing plant.
What is the ideal temperature for Gnetum macrostachyum?
Gnetum macrostachyum prefers warm, humid temperatures between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
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,