Pachygone dasycarpa
Family: Menispermaceae
What it is like
A woody climber. It grows 5-6 m long.
The bark contains morphine alkaloids.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Indochina, Myanmar, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam
How it is used for food
Edible parts
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Katom kai, Kong ko, Nam phrom, Phra phai, Pok phaai, Yaa naang chang
Synonyms
Antitaxis ramiflora Miers;