Cincau leaves
Cyclea barbata

Family: Menispermaceae

What it is like

A slender climber or vine. It grows 5 m high. The roots are fleshy. The leaves are oval to triangle shaped. The leaf stalk joins the blade away from the edge. The leaves are 4-10 cm long by 3-8 cm wide. The fruit are fleshy and red.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows on the edges of forests and in shrubland. It grows up to 1,100 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

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

How it is used for food

The leaves are crushed in water and eaten as a jelly with sweet syrup.

Edible parts

Leaves, root

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seeds.

Its other names

Local names

Cincau rambat, Mo noy, Sam nam, Vor phraskrong

Synonyms

Cyclea wallichii Diels;