Khua-mat
Capparis versicolor

Family: Capparaceae

What it is like

A climbing shrub or vine. It grows to 10 m long. The leaves are narrowly oval and 4-6 cm long by 2-4 cm wide. The petals are 8 mm long. The berries are 5-6 cm long.

There are about 250 Capparis species. There are about 50 Capparis species in tropical America.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in slightly dry areas and sandy areas between 100-1,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, India, Indochina, Malaysia, Myanmar, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Capparis koi Merr. & Chun; Capparis larutensis King; Capparis nhatrangensis Gagnep.;