Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.M.Bailey) Forman
Source:
ksu
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 2: 462 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508046
Common Names
- Tinospora esiangkara
- Esiangkara's Tinospora
- Esiangkara's Guduchi
Synonyms
- Limacia esiangkara F.M.Bailey [unknown]
- Tinospora angusta Forman [unknown]
Description
Tinospora esiangkara (also called Chinese Tinospora, among many other common names) is a woody, evergreen climber native to China and India. It grows in moist, shady places, such as along riverbanks and in woodland areas.
Uses & Benefits
Tinospora esiangkara is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tinospora esiangkara is a small, white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tinospora esiangkara can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Division can be done in the spring or fall. Plants should be grown in full sun and in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Tinospora esiangkara
Tinospora esiangkara is native to India and can be found in the states of Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim.
Tinospora esiangkara FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tinospora esiangkara?
Tinospora esiangkara
What is the common name of Tinospora esiangkara?
Esiangkara Tinospora
Where is Tinospora esiangkara found?
Tinospora esiangkara is found in India
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,