Maesa parvifolia
Family: Primulaceae
What it is like
A shrub or climber. It grows 1-3 m tall. The branches are angular. The leaves are oval and 3-6 cm long by 1-2 cm wide. The flowers are in groups in the axils of leaves. The flowers are white.
They are also put in the family Maesaceae. They are also put in the family Myrsinaceae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in mixed forests and sunny hillsides between 400-1,700 m above sea level in southern China. In Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Asia, China, Indochina, SE Asia, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The leaves are used for a tea drink.
Edible parts
Vegetable, leaves - tea
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Donla-nho, Don tra