Reissantia indica
(Willd.) N. Halle
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Description
A climbing shrub. It grows 1-5 m tall or 12 m long. The small branches are green and slightly angular when young. The leaves are 4-12 cm long by 3-7 cm wide. The flowers are white to yellow. The seeds have wings.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Asia, China, East Africa, West Africa,
Synonyms
Hippocratea indica Willd.Pristimera indica (Willd.) A. C. Sm.
References (1)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
