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Argyreia maingayi

Family: Convolvulaceae


What it is like

A stout climbing herb.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in the forests. It is often along the edges of rivers. It grows up to 1,000 m altitude.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Malaysia, SE Asia


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Akar terong-terong, Akar tenterong, Akus kelupus, Akar semulut, Akar saptu hutan

Synonyms

Lettsomia maingayi C. B. Clark; Mouroucoa maingayi Kuntze;