Marsdenia formosana
Family: Apocynaceae
What it is like
A creeper. It grows 3 m long. The branches are stout and they have hairs in two lines along them when young. The leaves are oval and 8-12 cm long by 5-7 cm wide. They are rounded or heart shaped at the base. The flowers are pinkish white. The fruit are follicles 10 cm long.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in forests at about 2,600 m above sea level. In Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, India, Japan, Ryukyu, Northeastern India, Taiwan
How it is used for food
The stem and leaves are boiled and eaten.
Edible parts
Stem, leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
An-kha-te