Gnetum latifolium var. funiculare
(Blume) Markgr.
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Summary
Source: WikipediaGnetum latifolium is an evergreen plant in the family Gnetaceae with a broad distribution across South East Asia. Although some of its habitat is threatened by logging and forest conversion to crops, its broad distribution afforded it an assessment of "least concern" according to The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Several varieties are accepted: Gnetum latifolium var. latifolium Gnetum latifolium var. funiculare Markgr. Gnetum latifolium var. laxifrutescens (Elmer) Markgr. Gnetum latifolium var. longipes (Markgr.) T.H.Nguyên Gnetum latifolium var. macropodum (Kurz) Markgr. Gnetum latifolium var. minus (Foxw.) Markgr.
Description
A large tropical vine in the Gnetaceae family.
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Edible Uses
The ripe fruit are eaten. The leaves, seeds, and nuts are also edible portions.
Traditional Uses
The ripe fruit are eaten.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam,
Production
In NE Thailand fruit are available April to November.
Synonyms
References (1)
- Suksri, S., et al, 2005, Ethnobotany in Bung Khong Long Non-Hunting Area, Northeast Thailand. Kasetsart J., (Nat. Sci) 39: 519-533
