Burny vine
Alchornea scandens

Family: Euphorbiaceae

What it is like

A vine or climbing shrub. It grows 4-8 m long. The leaves are leathery ad oblong to narrowly oval. They are 4-10 cm long and 2.5-4 cm wide. They are pointed at the tip and rounded at the base. The fruit is oval and 6-7 mm long.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in Hainan in China.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, China, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, SE Asia, Taiwan

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit, seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Hingi

Synonyms

Caturus scandens Lour.; Malaisa scandens (Lour.) Planch.; Malaisa tortuosa Blanco; Trophis scandens (Lour.) Hook. & Arn.;