Sphenodesme pentandra
(Roxb.) Jack
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Description
A woody climbing vine of the Verbenaceae family found in tropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The nectar of the flowers is eaten, especially by children.
Traditional Uses
The nectar of the flowers is eaten.
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Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, SE Asia, Vietnam,
Other Information
It is eaten especially by children.
Synonyms
Roscoea pentandra Roxb.
Also Known As
Akar ketu-ketu, Akar lintang ruas, Akar subang, Akar tanak rimau, Arkeng-ke-et, Baking-raprikang, Bunga kertas, Sli khle resaw, Tukhakararing
References (3)
- Ambasta, S.P. (Ed.), 2000, The Useful Plants of India. CSIR India. p 593
- Burkill, I.H., 1966, A Dictionary of the Economic Products of the Malay Peninsula. Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Vol 2 (I-Z) p 2100
- Kumar, Y J. et al, 1987, Further Contribution to the Ethnobotany of Meghalaya: Plants used by "War jaintia" of Jaintia Hill District. Econ. Tax. Bot. Vol 11 No. 1 pp 65-
