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Gnetum africanum, African Jointfir. Gnetum africanum seeds

Gnetum africanum seeds

Gnetum africanum

African Jointfir
Family: Gnetaceae
Origin: Tropical Africa
Vine or creeper plant

Vine or creeper plant

Semi-shade

Moderate water

Regular water

Edible plant

Ethnomedical plant.
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Gnetum africanum is a perennial that grows approximately 10 metres long, with thick papery-like leaves growing in groups of three.

Similar plants:

Gnetum gnemon (Melindjo)

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