Chamuk pla lot
Sarcostemma secamone

Family: Apocynaceae

What it is like

A climbing herb. It has milky sap. The leaves are opposite and narrowly sword shaped. They are 8 cm long by 1 cm wide. The flowers are in groups of 2-4 flowers 4 cm long. They are white with a pinkish-purple throat.

Also put in the family Asclepiadaceae. Several Sarcostemma have been changed to Cynanchum. It has anti-inflammatory properties.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows near the banks of rivers and along the edges of rice paddies.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Cambodia, India, Indochina, Laos, SE Asia, Thailand

How it is used for food

The young leaves and flowers are cooked and used as a vegetable and cooked in vegetable curries. They are bitter.

Edible parts

Leaves, flowers

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Chamook pla lod, Pak pralai

Synonyms

Periploca secamone L.;