Chinese tinospora
Tinospora sinensis (Lour.) Merr.
Tinospora sinensis (Lour.) Merr., commonly known as Chinese tinospora, is a species in the Menispermaceae family. It is native to regions including Assam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China South-Central, China Southeast, East Himalaya, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam. The species was first described in 1934.
Description
Tinospora sinensis is a member of the Menispermaceae family and is found across several countries in South and Southeast Asia. Its distribution spans from the East Himalaya to China and includes regions in India, Myanmar, and Vietnam. The species is recognized by its climbing habit and is part of the Tinospora genus, which includes several climbing plants known for their medicinal properties. The plant's presence in diverse regions suggests adaptability to a range of environmental conditions. It has been documented in botanical literature since 1934.
Other common names
Chinese tinospora
Distribution
Assam · Bangladesh · Cambodia · China South-Central · China Southeast · East Himalaya · India · Myanmar · Nepal · Pakistan · Sri Lanka · Thailand · Vietnam
Synonyms
Menispermum chondrodendronCampylus sinensisCocculus chondodendrumCocculus malabaricusCocculus tomentosusEpibaterium tomentosumMenispermum malabaricumTinospora malabaricaTinospora tomentosaMenispermum tomentosumTinospora malabarica var. tomentosa