Anredera vesicaria

Family: Basellaceae

What it is like

A twining vine. It can be 15 m long. The roots form tubers. The stems are slender and have a reddish tinge. The leaves are alternate and 3-11 cm long by 2-7 cm wide. They are oval and fleshy. The base is rounded and the upper surface is dull. The flowers hang in groups from the axils of the leaves. These can be 10-20 cm long and the one at the end of the branches 30-50 cm long.

Anredera scandens (L.) Moq is a synonym of Fallopia scandens and Anredera scandens Sm. is a synonym of Anredera vesicaria

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Antilles, Asia, India, Mexico, North America, Puerto Rico, South America, USA, West Indies

How it is used for food

The leaves are eaten as a green.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Kadu basale, Sacacil

Synonyms

Anredera leptostachys (Moq.) Steenis; Basella vesicaria Lam.; and others