Cnesmone javanica

Family: Euphorbiaceae

What it is like

A small shrub. The stems are climbing or twining. They can be 5-7 m long. It has yellow stinging hairs. The leaves are narrowly oval and 8-15 cm long by 4-9 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Indonesia, SE Asia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Lampinak

Synonyms

Cenesmon tonkinense Gagnep.; Cnesmone tonkinensis (Gagnep.) Croizat; Tragia hastata Reinw. ex Hassk.; Tragia macrophylla Wall.; Tragia rugosa Wall.;