Mussaenda glabra

Family: Rubiaceae

What it is like

A sprawling shrub or climber. It is evergreen. It grows 3 m high and spreads 2 m wide. The branches can be erect or spread widely. The leaves are thick and shiny. The flowers are orange to red. They are in many flowered clusters. They have large white sepals.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It suits hardiness zones 10-12.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, China, Himalayas, India, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, SE Asia

How it is used for food

The leaves are used in salads. They are also used in chutneys. They are also used for tea.

Edible parts

Leaves - tea, leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Adap-adap, Aroi siwurungan, Balek adap, Chapedi, Charai-atha, Chuba-atha, Daun puteri, Dikilaban, Dolkam, Golang galing, Gumba, Kalik adep, Kotmotia, Kula marsal, Segoreh, Shweban-ngwe, Sonarupa, Takdeng, Talik adep, Walik adep, Ywet-hla

Synonyms

Mussaenda andersonii S. K. Basu & T. K. Paul; and others Mussaenda luteola;