Erythropalum scandens
Blume
Vegetable vine, Fish-smelling vine
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Description
A much branched climber. It grows 5-10 m high. The leaves are alternate and nearly triangular. They have a wavy edge. They are dark green on the upper surface and have a waxy bloom underneath. They are 9-16 cm long by 6-11.5 cm wide. The leaf stalk is swollen at the ends. It is 3-10 cm long. It has tendrils in the axils of leaves. The flower arrangements are 10 cm wide. The flowers are green with a yellow disk. The fruit is pear shaped. It is 1.5-1.8 cm long by 1 cm wide. It is yellow or red. It has a strong smell. There is one seed inside. This is oval and 1.2 cm long.
Edible Uses
The shoots and leaves are often used in curries and as a potherb, though they are bitter.
Traditional Uses
The shoots and leaves are often used in curries and as a potherb. They are bitter.
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Distribution
A tropical plant. It is found in streams in evergreen forests. It grows between 100-1,500 m above sea level. It is also cultivated. In Yunnan. It occurs in the Western Ghats in India.
Where It Grows
Asia, Cambodia, China, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam,
Cultivation
Plants can be grown from seeds or cuttings.
Other Information
It is sold in local markets.
Notes
It is also put in the family Erythropalaceae.
Nutrition
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaves | 78.8 | 210 | 50 | 6 | — | 60 | — | — |
Synonyms
Also Known As
Bokai, Bo khai, Bu khai, Gai yang, Gawng-chu-na-du, Kulim akar, Le-lu, Nibu, Pak keenak, Papu, Phak haak, Phak rot
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