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Gynostemma

Botanical name: Gynostemma

Gynostemma

Botanical name: Gynostemma

Description

Gynostemma is a genus of perennial climbing vines in the cucumber, gourd, and melon family, comprising at least 19 species, all native to the tropical East or Far East. All species of gynostemma have tendrils (usually branching); most are dioecious. The leaves are usually in palmately arrayed leaflets (3–9, ovate-lanceolate in shape), arranged alternately on the stem. Inflorescences are either racemose or paniculate. Fruits can be capsular or pea-like, containing two or three seeds.

Species of Gynostemma

Twisting blue plant

Twisting blue plant (Gynostemma pentaphyllum) is a perennial herbaceous climbing vine that can grow to 8 m long. Also known as fairy plant or sweet tea vine, the bluish-green leaves look lovely growing in a garden or container. A fast grower, it thrives in warm climates and must be protected in winter.

Scientific Classification

Phylum

Vascular plants

Class

Dicotyledons

Order

Cucurbitales

Family

Gourd

Genus

Gynostemma

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