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Gnetum montanum is an evergreen woody liana (climbing vine) of subtropical forests from the Himalaya to southern China and Indo-China, growing up to about 10 m long. Its key requirements are partial shade, humid conditions and warmth, as it is a forest understorey climber rather than a sun plant.
Gnetum montanum is a species of gymnosperm in the family Gnetaceae that grows as an evergreen liana or woody vine, native to subtropical forests across Asia, including regions of China, South Asia and Southeast Asia.
Gnetum montanum is found in subtropical broadleaf rainforests, often near riverbanks, as well as in evergreen and mixed deciduous forests at elevations typically exceed 1,000 meters, reaching up to 2,700 meters. It occurs in sandy loam soil and in association with bamboo.
The fibers from the bark of Gnetum montanum are used to create gunny bags, ropes, and fishing nets. The seeds produce edible oil that can be eaten when fried or used to make wine. Also, the sap is used as a cold drink.
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Text excerpted from the Wikipedia article Gnetum montanum by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0; the excerpts and the care summary drawn from them are shared under the same licence.
The care summary was written by AI (Claude, Anthropic) from the sources on this page, with general growing knowledge where they are silent. Check before relying on it.
Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.
