Gomphandra quadrifida
(Blume) Sleumer
Stemonuraceae
Gomphandra oppositifolia Pierre ex Gagnep.
Gomphandra prasina (Blume) Becc.
Gomphandra puberula Ridl.
Gomphandra scorpioidea Gagnep.
Lasianthera ovalifolia Miq.
Lasianthera prasina (Blume) Miq.
Stemonurus oppositifolius (Pierre ex Gagnep.) R.A.Howard
Stemonurus ovalifolius M.Roem.
Stemonurus penangianus Miers
Stemonurus prasinus Blume
Stemonurus quadrifidus Blume
Common Name:
General Information
Gomphandra quadrifida is an evergreen shrub or small tree growing from 0.7 - 5 metres tall[
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- Flora Malesiana Series 1
- Publication
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- Author
- Various
- Website
- http://www.archive.org
- Publisher
- Nationaal Herbarium Nederiand, Universiteit Leiden branch
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
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- Description
- A massive treatment of the plants of the Malaysian Archipelago. Much of it has been made available to download from the Internet
].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
451- Title
- Flora Malesiana Series 1
- Publication
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- Author
- Various
- Website
- http://www.archive.org
- Publisher
- Nationaal Herbarium Nederiand, Universiteit Leiden branch
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
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- Description
- A massive treatment of the plants of the Malaysian Archipelago. Much of it has been made available to download from the Internet
Range
E. Asia - Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia
Habitat
Locally common, an understorey plant growing in primary and also in swampy forest, occasionally on limestone, at elevations from lowland to 900 metres, but to 1,200 metres in southern Thailand[
451- Title
- Flora Malesiana Series 1
- Publication
-
- Author
- Various
- Website
- http://www.archive.org
- Publisher
- Nationaal Herbarium Nederiand, Universiteit Leiden branch
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A massive treatment of the plants of the Malaysian Archipelago. Much of it has been made available to download from the Internet
],
Properties
| Medicinal Rating |  |
| Habit | Evergreen Tree |
| Height | 4.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required[
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- Flora of China
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- Website
- http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/
- Publisher
- Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis.
- Year
- 1994
- ISBN
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- Description
- An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available.
].
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
A decoction of the root is taken after giving birth[
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- Flora Malesiana Series 1
- Publication
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- Author
- Various
- Website
- http://www.archive.org
- Publisher
- Nationaal Herbarium Nederiand, Universiteit Leiden branch
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A massive treatment of the plants of the Malaysian Archipelago. Much of it has been made available to download from the Internet
].
A decoction of the roots (var ovalifolia) is used in the treatment of rheumatism[
451- Title
- Flora Malesiana Series 1
- Publication
-
- Author
- Various
- Website
- http://www.archive.org
- Publisher
- Nationaal Herbarium Nederiand, Universiteit Leiden branch
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A massive treatment of the plants of the Malaysian Archipelago. Much of it has been made available to download from the Internet
].
Other Uses
None known
Propagation
Seed -
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Ken Fern,
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Ajna Fern
with help from
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