Gnetum paniculatum Spruce ex Benth.

Species

Gymnosperms > Gnetales > Gnetaceae > Gnetum

Characteristics

A woody vine.
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Growth support climber
Foliage retention evergreen
Sexuality dioecy
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It is a tropical plant.
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Hardiness (USDA) 10-12

Usage

The seeds are roasted and eaten. A starch can be extracted from the seeds. This is ground into flour and dried in the sun then fried as a cracker.
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Edible fruits nuts seeds
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Distribution

Gnetum paniculatum world distribution map, present in Brazil, Guyana, and Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)

Conservation status

Gnetum paniculatum threat status: Least Concern

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:111375-2
WFO ID wfo-0000795659
COL ID 3GMCH
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INPN ID 731537
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Synonyms

Gnetum paniculatum Gnemon microstachya Gnetum microstachyum Gnetum microstachyum Gnemon paniculata