Leea compactiflora
Family: Vitaceae
What it is like
A shrub. The small branches have ridges along them. They have rusty hairs when young. The leaves have 2 or 3 leaflets along the stalk. The leaflets are narrow and 12-23 cm long by 3-9 cm wide. There are irregular teeth along the edge. The flowering shoots are opposite the leaves. The fruit is a flattened round shape and 1 cm across. There are 4-6 seeds.
Also put in the family Leeaceae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in valleys between 600-2,200 m above sea level in southern China. In Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Laos, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Tibet, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The young leaves are boiled and eaten.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Kum-tin-tuai