Parabaena sagittata
Family: Menispermaceae
What it is like
A vine. The stems and branches have lines along them. The leaves are broadly oval and 8-16 cm long by 6-9 cm wide. The underside of the leaves has a hairy coating. Male and female flowers are separate. The fruit is fleshy and flattened. It is 8 mm long.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in Yunnan in China. In XTBG Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The young leaves and stems are cooked and eaten. They are also fried and also used in soups.
Leaves are sold in local markets.
Edible parts
Leaves, stems
How it is grown
The young leaves are available all year round.
Its other names
Local names
Gai mei, Hualanweiniu, Padela, Pan nan, Xin ga la mo