Dunbaria bella
Prain
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Description
Dunbaria bella is a climbing herbaceous vine in the family Fabaceae with three-lobed leaves, found in tropical regions.
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Edible Uses
Root tubers of Dunbaria species have been used as traditional food for Aborigines of the Northern Territory.
Traditional Uses
The flower is cooked by boiling and eaten as a vegetable.
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Medicinal Uses
It has anti-herpes virus properties.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Cambodia, Indochina, Laos, Myanmar, SE Asia, Thailand,
Notes
It has anti herpes virus properties.
Also Known As
Khaang khang, Sae tor nor eu
References (4)
- Akanitapichat, P., et al, 2005, Anti-herpes virus activity of Dunbaria bella Prain. J. Ethnopharmacol. 105(1-2) 64-8
- Eiadthong, W., et al, 2010, Management of the Emerald Triangle Protected Forests Complex. Botanical Consultant Technical Report. p 48
- Kachenchart, B., et al, 2008, Phenology of Edible Plants at Sakaerat Forest. In Proceedings of the FORTROP II: Tropical Forestry Change in a Changing World. Bangkok, Thailand.
- Sutjaritjai, N., et al, 2019, Traditional Uses of Leguminosae among the Karen in Thailand. Plants 2019, 8, 600 p 6
