Midnapore creeper, Clove scented creeper
Rivea hypocrateriformis

Family: Convolvulaceae

What it is like

A climber. It is twining. The stem have silky hairs. The leaves are 3-4 cm long by 3-6 cm wide. They are heart shaped. The leaf stalks are 6 cm long. The flowers can occur singly or in groups in the axils of leaves. They are white and 7 cm across. The fruit is a cone shaped capsule. It is 1.5 cm long by 1 cm wide. There are about 4 seeds.

There are 3 Rivea species.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows along the edges of fields and roadsides. It grows in dry evergreen and deciduous forests. It grows up to 900 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Himalayas, India, Nepal, Northeastern India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka

How it is used for food

The young leaves and shoots are eaten as a vegetable. They are boiled with chili peppers or salt to add flavour. The fruit are eaten cooked.

Edible parts

Leaves, fruit, flowers

How it is grown

In India the fruit are available August to November.

Its other names

Local names

Boddikura, Boodhikeerai, Budthi kiray, Common night glory, Fang, Guwal-kakri, Harlu ara ba, Kalmilata, Kulni luta, Masti-ganto, Matli, Musetai kodi, Mustae, Mustai, Niru boddi, Phaangi, Phandi, Phang, Phanji, Sanjvel, Thor-ki-bel

Synonyms

Convolvulus hypocrateriformis Desr.; and others