Garlic vine
Cydista aequinoctialis

Family: Bignoniaceae

What it is like

A woody vine. It grows 4-5 m long. The leaves are opposite and dark green. They have 2 leaflets. The plant has tendrils. The flowers are funnel shaped.

It was used for some purpose amongst the Maya. It is used as medicine.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Caribbean, Central America, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, Haiti, Indochina, Indonesia, Lesser Antilles (country/location of origin), Mexico, Myanmar, Puerto Rico, SE Asia, South America, Suriname, Thailand, USA, Venezuela, West Indies (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Sap

How it is grown

It can be grown from seeds, cuttings or layering.

Its other names

Local names

Bawang putih rambat, Bejuco de agua, Kyetthun-hpyu-nwe, Nwe-pay, Pascuenque

Synonyms

Bignonia aequinoctialis L.; This is probably now the correct name. Bignonia spectabilis Vahl;