Maxinha, Xiyai
Amalocalyx microlobus

Family: Apocynaceae

What it is like

A herbaceous climber. It is an evergreen vine. It has a grey covering. The leaves are narrowly oval and 5-15 cm long by 2-11 cm wide. They taper to a sharp tip. The leaf stalk is 1-2 cm long. The flowers are light purple-red. There are 15-20 flowers in a group 6-12 cm long. The fruit are follicles 11 cm long and 1 cm wide. The seeds are round with yellowish-brown hairs.

There is only one Amalocalyx species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in forests, often clinging to trees between 600-1400 m altitude. In Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Indochina, Laos, Myanmar, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam

How it is used for food

The fruit is eaten mixed with seasoning or salt.

It is sold in local markets.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Long rui biu, Mak sim, Mao che teng, Mu nuo qi cha, Xin ha

Synonyms

Amalocalyx burmanicus Chatterjee; Amalocalyx yunnanensis Tsiang;