Gnetum latifolium
Blume
Rope gnetum vine
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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 semi-climber. It grows from 5 to 20 m long. The branches are in pairs. The leaves are large - leaflets 20 x 56 cm. The spike like flower grows on old wood. The fruit is an oval nut. The outside of the fruit is green but turns red to orange.
Edible Uses
The leaves and fruit are eaten, with seeds being the primary preparation—roasted or boiled.
Traditional Uses
The leaves and fruit are sometimes eaten. The seeds are eaten cooked. They are roasted or boiled.
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Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows in lowlands near mangroves. It can be up to 1,800 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Andamans, Asia, Cambodia, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Philippines, SE Asia, Solomon Islands, Thailand, Vietnam,
Cultivation
Plants can be grown from seeds.
Other Uses
The fibre of the inner bark is used for twisting thread, string and cordage. Of excellent quality, it is strong and durable in seawater.
Notes
There are about 28 Gnetum species.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Akar keliat, Akar suburus, Akar tutubo, Banga Itu, Boitu, Day gam la rong, Kwala uku, Kwalo uku, Nubatula, Oyod esoh, Oyod tangkil, Sakilkil, Tangkil, Waro kuku
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