Gynostemma pentaphylla and Gynostemma pentaphylla are two different plants. Their main difference lies in the number and structure of the leaves.
Gynostemma pentaphyllum is a perennial herb with seven compound leaves. Each leaflet is linear to lanceolate. The leaves have small openings and fine hairs, and the leaves have pinnate veins.
Five-leaf Gynostemma pentaphyllum is an annual herb with five compound leaves. Each leaflet is oval or oblong. The shape of the entire leaf is more rounded, and the main veins of the leaves are arranged in parallel. linear.
In addition, the stems of seven-leaf Gynostemma pentaphyllum are taller than those of five-leaf Gynostemma pentaphyllum, and the flowers and fruits are also slightly different. Both are common wild herbs that are widely used in the manufacture of traditional Chinese medicine and other purposes.