Atherolepis pierrei var. glabra
Cost., Kerr
Opchoei thao
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Description
A wild slender climber. The plant is hairy and has white sap. The leaves are opposite. They are oblong and hairy. They narrow to a point at the tip. They are 2.5-5 cm long by 5-15 mm wide. They are reddish brown. The leaf stalk is hairy and 2 mm long. The flower heads are hairy and in the axils of leaves. They are 1 cm long. The flowers are greenish yellow. Fruit occur in pairs. They are narrow and 5 cm long by 2.5 cm wide. This may now be Finlaysonia pierrei (Constantin) Venter
Edible Uses
The young fruit are boiled and eaten. The plant is sold in markets.
Traditional Uses
The young fruit are boiled and eaten.
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Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows in scrub and wasteland. It grows in limestone areas.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indochina, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam,
Other Information
It is sold in markets.
Notes
The roots are used in medicine.
References (2)
- Jacquat, C., 1990, Plants from the Markets of Thailand. D.K. Book House p 86
- Thitiprasert, W., et al, 2007, Country report on the State of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture in Thailand (1997-2004). FAO p 106
