Gymnema syringaefolium
Family: Apocynaceae
What it is like
A climbing shrub.
There are about 25 Gymnema species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Malaysia, SE Asia, Timor
How it is used for food
The leaves are eaten to flavour fish. They are cooked and eaten as a vegetable and also eaten raw in salads.
It is cultivated.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Sajor pepe
Synonyms
Bidaria syringifolia Decne; Marsdenia syringaefolia Decne;