Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
lobatum
ID:
520250

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maxim.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Jap. 1: 175 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519582

Common Names

  • Actinostemma lobatum
  • Lobed Actinostemma
  • Lobed Cotton-bush

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Synonyms

  • Mitrosicyos racemosa Maxim. [unknown]
  • Mitrosicyos lobatus Maxim. [unknown]
  • Actinostemma japonicum Miq. [unknown]
  • Actinostemma lobatum japonicum Maxim. ex Franch. & Sav. [unknown]
  • Actinostemma lobatum palmatum Makino [unknown]
  • Actinostemma lobatum semilobatum Makino [unknown]
  • Actinostemma palmatum Makino [unknown]
  • Actinostemma racemosum Maxim. ex Cogn. [unknown]
  • Mitrosicyos racemosus Maxim. [unknown]
  • Pomasterion japonicum Miq. [unknown]

Description

Actinostemma lobatum (also called Lobed Actinostemma, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a tufted habit and a creeping rhizome. It is native to India, and is found in dry grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Actinostemma lobatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Actinostemma lobatum is small and white, with six petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Actinostemma lobatum can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Actinostemma lobatum

Actinostemma lobatum is native to India, and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Actinostemma lobatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Actinostemma lobatum?

Actinostemma lobatum

What is the natural habitat of Actinostemma lobatum?

It is found in moist evergreen forests in India.

What are the uses of Actinostemma lobatum?

It is used in traditional medicine and as an ornamental plant.

Species in the Cucurbitaceae family

Abobra tenuifolia, Acanthosicyos horridus, Actinostemma lobatum, Actinostemma parvifolium, Actinostemma tenerum, Alsomitra macrocarpa, Ampelosicyos humblotii, Ampelosicyos major, Ampelosicyos meridionalis, Ampelosicyos scandens, Ampelosicyos bosseri, Ampelosicyos leandrii, Ampelosycios meridionalis, Ampelosycios scandens, Apodanthera anatuyana, Apodanthera argentea, Apodanthera aspera, Apodanthera biflora, Apodanthera bradei, Apodanthera cinerea, Apodanthera eriocalyx, Apodanthera fasciculata, Apodanthera ferreyrana, Apodanthera glaziovii, Apodanthera hindii, Apodanthera hirtella, Apodanthera laciniosa, Apodanthera linearis, Apodanthera mandonii, Apodanthera mathewsii, Apodanthera palmeri, Apodanthera sagittifolia, Apodanthera smilacifolia, Apodanthera succulenta, Apodanthera tumbeziana, Apodanthera ulei, Apodanthera undulata, Apodanthera villosa, Apodanthera weberbaueri, Apodanthera longipedicellata, Austrobryonia argillicola, Austrobryonia centralis, Austrobryonia micrantha, Austrobryonia pilbarensis, Baijiania borneensis, Baijiania taiwaniana, Baijiania decipiens, Baijiania smitinandii, Bambekea racemosa, Bayabusua clarkei,

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