Stelmacrypton khasianum
(Kurz) Baill.
Apocynaceae Edible: Fruit
Description
A creeper. It grows 10 m long. The branches are hairy when young. The leaves are oval to oblong and reddish. They are 7-17 cm long by 3-8 cm wide. The base is wedge shaped and it tapers to the tip. The flowers are in groups of 4-5. They are greenish-yellow. The fruit follicles are oblong and 5-9 cm long by 2 cm wide. The seeds are oval and 3 cm long.
Edible Uses
The young fruit are boiled and eaten.
Traditional Uses
The young fruit are boiled and eaten.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, India, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia,
Synonyms
Pentanura khasiana KurzPeriploca khasiana Benth. & Hook.f.Stelmatocrypton khasianum (Kurz) Baill.
Also Known As
Thei-kel-ki, Xu yao teng
References (1)
- Kar, A., et al, 2013, Wild Edible Plant Resources used by the Mizos of Mizoram, India. Kathmandu University Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology. Vol. 9, No. 1, July, 2013, 106-126 (As Pentanura khasianum)
