Warty gnetum vine
Gnetum gnemonoides

Family: Gnetaceae

What it is like

It is like Gnetum gnemon but with small leaves and fruit. It is a climber. The flowering shoots are simple and in the axils of leaves. There are 4-6 flowers at each collar. They are egg shaped. The fruit are 5-6 cm long. The seeds are oblong and 3.5 cm long.

There are about 28 Gnetum species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in lowland rainforest. It grows up to 300 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, SE Asia, Vietnam

How it is used for food

The young leaves and fruit are eaten.

Edible parts

Seeds, leaves, fruit, nuts

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seeds.

Its other names

Local names

Akar biket, Akar ganemu

Synonyms

Gnetum edule Hassk.; Gnetum kerstingii K. Schum. & Lauterb.; Gnetum macrocarpum Becc.; Gnetum moluccense H. Karst. ex Markgr.; Gnetum rumphianum Becc.; Gnetum verrucosum H. Karst.; Gnetum wrayi Gamble;