Indorouchera griffithiana

Family: Linaceae

What it is like

A creeper or vine. It can be 30 m long. The stems are 3 m long. It uses hooks to climb. The leaves are alternate. There are small teeth along the edge. The flowers are white and in small bundles in the axils of leaves. The fruit are orange to red.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in rainforests and grows up to 1,500 m altitude. It is often in open places and can be in swampy places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia, Singapore, Thailand

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit, caution

How it is grown

Plants can be grown by seed.

Its other names

Local names

Akar biji, Akar kait putih, Akar putih, Akar tenggadin, Akar Tuai, Garam-garam

Synonyms

Roucheria griffithiana Planch.; Hugonia sumatrana Miq.;