Gnetum MONTANUM Markgraf
| Synonym : | Gnetum scandens Roxb. Gnetum montanum f. parvifolium (Warb.) Markgr. |
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| Bangla Name : | Monta netum (B). |
| English Name : | - |
| Family : | Gnetaceae |
| Disease : | Antiperiodic. |
| Description : | A lofty dioecious climber with dichotomous branches. Leaves opposite, 11.5-15 cm long, ovate-oblong or elliptic, obtusely acuminate. Flowers in the axils of the cupular bracts of the stiff paniculate spikes. Fruiting spikes 7.5-25 cm long. Fruit somewhat olive-shaped, drupaceous, 2.5-3.8 cm long, reddish orange when ripe. |
| Distribution : | Forests of Chittagong and Cox’s Bazar. |
| Chemical Constituents : | - |
| Uses : | The root and stem are used as an antiperiodic. The plant is used as a fish poison. |
| Habit : | Climber |