Anadendrum montanum

Family: Araceae

What it is like

A climber. It grows attached to other plants. The stem is 4-5 mm across. The leaf stalk is 10-15 cm long. It forms a sheath at the base. The leaves are leathery and oval. They are 15-20 cm long by 5-8 cm wide.

There are about 7 Anedendrum species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in forests, on trees or over rocks, below 500 m in southern China. It grows attached to other objects. In Indonesia it grows from sea level to 1500 m altitude. In Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, SE Asia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam

How it is used for food

The leaves are used in curries. The roots are used as a vegetable.

Edible parts

Leaves, vegetable

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Akar meroyan sembang, Akar segunja, Daun ketam, Serundang

Synonyms

Calla montana Blume;