Gnetum lofuense

Species:  Guetum lofuense 

English Name: Luofushan Joint-fir

Chinese Name: 羅浮買麻藤

Family: Gnetaceae

Description:

Unlike other gymnosperms  they possess vessel elements (water conducting tissue) in the xylem. The fruits are born in brunches, and age from green to red when ripe, which can look almost like grapes.

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©羅浮買麻藤-2009-1003
©羅浮買麻藤-2009-1003

 

 

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References:

–  Department of Gardens and Green Areas, Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau of Macao Special Administrative Region, South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Science 2005. Flora of Macao (Volume 1). Macao, SAR: Author

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