Stephania pierrei
Species of plant
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Stephania pierrei, commonly known as binh voi in Vietnam, is a vine native to Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam. It was first described by Ludwig Diels in 1910.
| Stephania pierrei | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Spermatophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Ranunculales |
| Family: | Menispermaceae |
| Genus: | Stephania |
| Species: | S. pierrei |
| Binomial name | |
| Stephania pierrei Diels[1] | |
| Synonyms | |
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Description
Stephania pierrei is an herbaceous perennial vine with a woody caudex (a swollen stem, in this case superficially resembling a potato) that can grow up to 20 cm (7.9 in) in diameter, occasionally to 25 cm. It sprouts long vines up to 8 m (26 ft) long with small circular leaves with intricate mosaic veining. It sprouts in spring, first with yellow flowers, followed by its foliage. The foliage can go dormant in winter.[2]
Distribution and habitat
The native range of this plant is Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam. It inhabits evergreen and deciduous forest as well as open land and shrubland.[2]
Conservation
The 2006 Vietnam Red List of Medicinal Plants lists Stephania pierrei as a vulnerable species within the country.[3]: 21
Uses
Cultivation
It is a popular collector houseplant.[4]: 1
