Azima sarmentosa

Family: Salvadoraceae

What it is like

A thorny shrub. It grows 2-4 m tall. It can be erect or scrambling. It has spines. The leaves are oval and 3-8 cm long by 1-5 cm wide. The flowering shoots are 4-15 cm long.

There are 4 Azima species.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in coastal forests near sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Cambodia, China, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves, roots

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Mo-hnan

Synonyms

Azima nova Blanco; Azima scandens Baill.; and others