Status:
valid
Authors:
(Oliv.) Gagnep.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 55: 45 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000456524
Common Names
- Sagittata Tinospora
- Tinospora Sagittata
- Sagittata Vine
Synonyms
- Limacia sagittata Oliv. [unknown]
- Tinospora szechuanensis S.Y.Hu [unknown]
- Tinospora sagittata leucocarpa Y.Wan ex C.Z.Gao [unknown]
- Tinospora imbricata S.Y.Hu [unknown]
- Tinospora capillipes Gagnep. [unknown]
- Tinospora sagittata sagittata [unknown]
Description
Tinospora sagittata (also called Arrow-Leaf Tinospora, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Menispermaceae. It is a climbing shrub, growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical Asia, from India east to Indonesia. It grows in lowland rainforest, as well as in dry woodland and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Tinospora sagittata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in landscaping and can be used to provide shade and shelter. It can be used as a windbreak and can be used to help reduce erosion. It is also used in timber production.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Tinospora sagittata var. yunnanensis (S.Y.Hu) H.S.Lo
Tinospora sagittata var. craveniana (S.Y.Hu) H.S.Lo
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tinospora sagittata is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tinospora sagittata is a tropical evergreen vine native to South America. It is hardy in USDA zones 10-12 and prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but can also be done by cuttings or layering.
Where to Find Tinospora sagittata
Tinospora sagittata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia.
Tinospora sagittata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tinospora sagittata?
Tinospora sagittata
What is the common name of Tinospora sagittata?
Arrow-leaved Tinospora
What is the natural range of Tinospora sagittata?
Southeast Asia
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,