Gynostemma pentaphyllum

Gynostemma pentaphyllum

Native to:
Bangladesh | Borneo | China | Hainan | India | Japan | Jawa | Korea | Kuril Is. | Laos | Lesser Sunda Is. | Malaya | Maluku | Myanmar | Nansei-shoto | Nepal | New Guinea | Philippines | Sri Lanka | Sulawesi | Sumatera | Thailand | Vietnam

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Cucurbitaceae
Genus:
Gynostemma
Species:
Gynostemma pentaphyllum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Vine
Height:
800 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
greenish-white

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 30-60 days to break dormancy.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash