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Gnetophyte
Welwitschia, or tumboa (Welwitschia mirabilis), in Namibia.
Species of the genus Gnetum are primarily found in moist tropical forests. Their distribution spans several regions, including:1
- Africa: Specifically central Africa.2
- Asia: Including various islands located between Australia and Asia.2
- South America: Specifically northern South America.2
Most Gnetum species grow as lianas that climb high into the trees of these tropical rainforests, though some varieties grow as woody shrubs or broad-leaved trees.321