Leng fan teng
Kadsura oblongifolia
Family: Schisandraceae
What it is like
A climber. The leaf blade is oblong and 6-10 cm long by 2-3 cm wide. The base is wedge shaped. The fruit are red and 4-8 cm long by 4-5 cm wide. There are 1 or 2 seeds in each fruit section.
Where it is found
In southern China it grows in forests over dry soils. It grows between 100-900 m altitude.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Indochina, SE Asia, Vietnam
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
In southern China plants flower in July to November and fruit October to November.
Its other names
Local names
Xunxe la-trondai