The difference between five-leaf ginseng and Gynostemma pentaphylla

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1. Differences in leaves

2. The difference between flowers

Differences in leaves: The leaves of Gynostemma pentaphylla are membranous or papery, oval and oval in shape, with spiny serrated edges; the leaves of Gynostemma pentaphyllum are membranous or papery, and are oval-oval or lanceolate. Flower differences: The five-leaf ginseng corymb-shaped panicle is terminal and the flowers are white; the Gynostemma pentaphyllum corolla is light green or white, and the lobes are ovate-lanceolate.

1. Differences in leaves

The leaves of the five-leaf ginseng have 3 to 5 leaflets, sometimes 7. The petiole is 10 to 15 cm long, and the leaf surface is hairless or has sparse pubescence. The leaflets are papery or thinly leathery, elliptical and oval, 6 to 12 cm long and 2.5 to 6 cm wide. The apex of the leaf gradually becomes pointed, the base of the leaf is rounded, and the edge has spiny serrations. The petioles are 3 to 10 mm long.

Gynostemma pentaphyllum leaf film Texture or paper, bird's foot shape, with 3 to 9 leaflets, usually 5 to 7 leaves, petiole length 3 to 7 cm, leaflets are ovate-oblong or lanceolate, with wavy or crescent teeth on the edges Shape-shaped teeth, dark green above and light green on the back.

2. Differences in flowers

The five-leafed ginseng has a corymb-shaped panicle, which is terminal. The inflorescence is 2 to 2.5 cm in diameter. The flowers are white and have 5 petals, about 2 mm long, which are usually combined into a cap-like body.

The corolla of Gynostemma pentaphyllum is Light green or white, with 5 deep lobes, the lobes are ovate-lanceolate, 2.5 to 3 mm long and 1 mm wide.

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