Family

Gnetaceae

Genus

Gnetum

Common Name

Mai Ma Teng

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Description

Gnetum luofuense is a tropical and subtropical gymnosperm trees and shrubs distributed in South America, eastern Africa, and Asia. G. luofuense possesses remarkable economic potential for dietary and industrial use, its leaves are used as a vegetable, its stems and bark are made into string, nets and paper, and its seeds are used in oil and drinks. G. luofuense seeds are rich in a variety of chemicals, such as carbohydrates, proteins and fibers.