Fissistigma pallens

Family: Annonaceae

What it is like

A climbing shrub. It grows 12 m long. The leaves are oblong and 15-20 cm long by 6-8 cm wide. They are greyish white underneath. The flowers are opposite the leaves or at the end. There are 1-3 flowers in a group.

There are about 60 Fissistigma species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in mountain forests between 600-800 m altitude in southern China.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Indochina, SE Asia, Vietnam

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Seed need to be sown while fresh.

Its other names

Local names

Cachthu tai

Synonyms

Melodorum pallens Finet & Gagnepain;