Byttneria andamanensis
Kurz.
Malvaceae Edible: Leaves
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Description
A tropical climbing vine of the Malvaceae family with edible leaves. It grows on rocky ground and old stream clearings in Thailand at elevations between 50-700 m altitude.
Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows on rocky ground and old clearings by streams. In Thailand it grows between 50-700 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Asia, India, Indochina, Myanmar, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam,
Notes
Also put in the family Sterculiaceae.
Also Known As
Kai ploi, Rahung khruea, Thayaw, Yan man deng
References (2)
- Mot So Rau Dai an Duoc O Vietnam. Wild edible Vegetables. Ha Noi 1994, p 104 (As Buettneria andamanensis)
- Thai Forestry Bulletin 23:62-108, 1995
