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Mussaenda cambodiana
Family: Rubiaceae
What it is like
A climbing shrub. It grows to 1-3 m tall.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It occurs on the edges of forests.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Cambodia, Indochina, Laos, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The young leaves are used in soup dishes.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Mussaenda cambodiana var. annamensis Pit.; Mussaenda cambodiana var. lanceolata Craib; Mussaenda lanceolata K. Schum. [Illegitimate];