Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Gnetales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
montanum
ID:
796311

Status:
valid

Authors:
Markgr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 10: 466 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000795644

Common Names

  • Gnetum montanum
  • Montanum Gnetum
  • Gnetum Montanum

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Description

Gnetum montanum (also called Mountain 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 montanum is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating rheumatism, fever, and malaria. It is also used as a food source and for its ornamental value.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Canephora axillaris are small and yellowish-green in color. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate, with long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gnetum montanum is a tropical evergreen shrub that is native to Central and South America. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Gnetum montanum

Gnetum montanum is native to tropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Japan.

Gnetum montanum FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Gnetum montanum?

Gnetum montanum is found in tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

What is the growth rate of Gnetum montanum?

Gnetum montanum is a fast-growing plant.

What is the ideal temperature for Gnetum montanum?

Gnetum montanum 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,

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