Byttneria andamanensis
Family: Malvaceae
What it is like
A creeper or climber.
Also put in the family Sterculiaceae.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows on rocky ground and old clearings by streams. In Thailand it grows between 50-700 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, India, Indochina, Myanmar, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Kai ploi, Rahung khruea, Thayaw, Yan man deng