Desmos dumosus

Family: Annonaceae

What it is like

A climbing plant. It grows 4 m long. It is woody. The young branches are hairy. The leaves are oval and 5-16 cm and 2-7 cm wide. They are hairy underneath. The flowers are opposite the leaves and the flower hangs down.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Malaysia, SE Asia, Thailand

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Stems - water, flavouring

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Dasymaschalon moniliferum (Merr.) P. T. Li; Desmos subbiglandulosus (Miq.) Merr.; Oxymitra monilifera Merr.; Unona dumosa Roxb.; Unona subbiglandulosa Miq.;