Gnetum luofuense, also known as luo fu mai ma teng (Chinese: 罗浮买麻藤), is a species of gymnosperm in the family Gnetaceae. It is native to southeastern China and is considered a near threatened species.
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Gymnospermae |
| Division: | Gnetophyta |
| Order: | Gnetales |
| Family: | Gnetaceae |
| Genus: | Gnetum |
| Species: | G. luofuense
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| Gnetum luofuense | |
Distribution and habitat
editG. luofuense is native to southeastern China and can be found in Fujian, Guangdong, southern Jiangxi, and Hong Kong, with the type locality being Luófú Shān in Guangdong province. It grows in dense, moist forests at elevations of 20 m (66 ft) to 1,000 m (3,300 ft).[1][2]
Description
editG. luofuense is a dioecious vine with purplish-brown bark. The oblong or oblong-ovate leaves may be papery or leathery in texture and measure 10–18 cm (3.9–7.1 in) by 5–8 cm (2.0–3.1 in).[2]
Ecology
editPollination occurs from May to July, with seeds reaching maturity from August to October.[2] Nocturnal moths appear to be the predominant pollinator of this species, but other insects often visit the strobili without pollinating. Asian honey bees (Apis cerana) have been found to steal pollen from male strobili.[3]
Conservation status
editG. luofuense is listed as near threatened by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. It is threatened by habitat loss due to deforestation, with much of its native forest habitat having been cleared for agricultural use.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c Baloch, E. (2011). "Gnetum luofuense". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T194922A8919354. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-1.RLTS.T194922A8919354.en. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- ^ a b c Wu, Zheng-yi; Raven, Peter H., eds. (1999). Flora of China: Cycadaceae through Fagaceae. Flora of China. Vol. 4. Science Press and Missouri Botanical Garden Press. p. 105. ISBN 0915279703. OCLC 223628675.
- ^ Yang, Min; Wan, Tao; Dai, Can; Zou, Xiao‐Chun; Liu, Fan; Gong, Yan‐Bing (2021). "Modern honey bees disrupt the pollination of an ancient gymnosperm, Gnetum luofuense". Ecology. 102 (12): 1-4. doi:10.1002/ecy.3497. JSTOR 27091001.
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