Definitions for gnetum
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1. gnetum, Gnetum gnemonnoun

   small tropical tree with tiered branches and divaricate branchlets having broad glossy dark green leaves; exploited for its edible young leaves and seeds that provide a fine flour

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1. Gnetum

   Gnetum is a genus of gymnosperms, the sole genus in the family Gnetaceae within the Gnetophyta. They are tropical evergreen trees, shrubs and lianas. Unlike other gymnosperms, they possess vessel elements in the xylem. Some species have been proposed to have been the first plants to be insect-pollinated as their fossils occur in association with extinct pollinating scorpionflies. Molecular phylogenies based on nuclear and plastid sequences from most of the species indicate hybridization among some of the Southeast Asian species. Fossil-calibrated molecular-clocks suggest that the Gnetum lineages now found in Africa, South America and Southeast Asia are the result of ancient long-distance dispersal across seawater.Their leaves are rich in bioactive compounds such as flavonoids and stilbenes. Of the species studied so far, Gnetum have photosynthetic and transpiration capacities which are considerably lower than those of other seed plants, due to the absence of multiple chloroplast genes essential for photosynthesis, a trait they seem to share with the other living members of Gnetophyta, Ephedra and Welwitschia, as well as conifers. There are over 50 different species of Gnetum.

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1. gnetum

   Gnetum is a genus of tropical evergreen trees and shrubs that are part of the Gnetaceae family. This genus includes about 40 species, known for their broad leaves and edible seeds. They are most commonly found in the tropical forests of Africa, South America and Southeast Asia. The plants usually produce small, unisexual flowers and their seeds are often used in various traditional dishes in certain cultures.

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1. Gnetum

   Gnetum is a genus of about 30-35 species of gymnosperms, the sole genus in the family Gnetaceae and order Gnetales. They are tropical evergreen trees, shrubs and lianas. Unlike other gymnosperms they possess vessel elements in the xylem. Some species have been proposed to have been the first plants to be insect pollinated as their fossils occur in association with the extinct pollinating scorpionflies. Molecular phylogenies based on nuclear and plastid sequences from most of the species indicate hybridization among some of the Southeast Asian species. Fossil-calibrated molecular-clocks suggest that the Gnetum lineages now found in Africa, South America, and Southeast Asia are the result of ancient long-distance dispersal across seawater.

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1. Gnetum

   A plant genus of the family Gnetaceae, order Gnetales class Gnetopsida, division GNETOPHYTA. Members contain STILBENES and benzylisoquinoline alkaloids.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of gnetum in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of gnetum in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gnetum
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