Gnetum edule

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Thoa scandens
• Gnetum funiculare
• Thoa edulis
• Gnemon edulis
• Gnetum scandens

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Gnetidae and order Gnetales, it is a member of the family Gnetaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Gnetum, specifically the species Gnetum edule.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, Gnetum edule, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across parts of Southeast and South Asia. It is primarily found within the Indian Subcontinent, specifically throughout the country of India. Additionally, its range extends into the Indo-China region, covering the Andaman Islands. The species can also be located within the Nicobar Islands, which are part of the Indo-China geographical area. Consequently, its habitat is concentrated within these particular tropical island and mainland locations.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Gnetum edule is characterized by its distinct growth form and structural habits, primarily functioning as a woody shrub. While it can exhibit characteristics of a liana or vine, it is categorized as an obligatory climber, relying on external structures for support rather than being self-supporting. Despite its climbing nature, it is an independent plant that does not function as a parasite, maintaining its own nutritional processes. Furthermore, it is a terrestrial species, establishing its root system in the ground rather than growing as an epiphyte. The plant's physical structure is notably woody, providing the necessary rigidity for its climbing and shrub-like development.

Climber :

liana

Climber :

obligatory

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Gnetum edule has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include stem.

Stem

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Chemicals

Gnetum edule has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Gnetol.

Gnetol

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Activities

Gnetum edule has 2 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Hepatoprotective.

Antioxidant

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Hepatoprotective

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Preparations

Gnetum edule has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ethanol extract of stem.

Ethanol extract of stem

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