Malay jewel vine
Derris scandens

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A climbing branched shrub. It has a taproot. The leaves are alternate and compound. They can be 19 cm long. It has narrowly oval leaflets. The flowers are pale red. The fruit is a pod 0.2-0.8 cm long by 0.9-1.2 cm wide. It is narrowed at both ends.

The leaves are used as a medicinal herbal tea.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, Cambodia, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Myanmar, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves - tea, root

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seeds or cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Cocken leo, Migyaing-nwe, Rayutan tuba, Thaowanpriang

Synonyms

Derris timoriensis (DC.) Pittier; and several others