Stixis scandens
Lour.
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Summary
Source: WikipediaStixis scandens is a species of flowering plant in the family Resedaceae. This liana is the type species in its genus and no subspecies are listed in the Catalogue of Life. In Vietnam it may be called quã dây leo.
Description
A woody vine. It can grow 15 m long. The leaf stalk is stout and has raised bubble like processes. The leaves are oblong and 11-13 cm long by 4-6 cm wide. The fruit are orange when ripe. They are oval and 2 cm long by 1.7 cm wide. There are yellow flecks on the skin. The seed is narrowly oval and 1.6 cm long.
Edible Uses
The ripe orange fruits are eaten.
Distribution
In China it grows in forests in Yunnan between 100-1,200 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, India, Indochina, Laos, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Vietnam,
Production
In southern China plants flower in April to May and fruit in August to October.
References (1)
- Altschul, S.V.R., 1973, Drugs and Foods from Little-known Plants. Notes in Harvard University Herbaria. Harvard Univ. Press. Massachusetts. no. 1361
