Petiola tinomiscium
Tinomiscium petiolare
Family: Menispermaceae
What it is like
A woody climber. It can be 30 m long. The bark is cracked. The leaf stalks is 5-12 cm long. The leaves are broadly oval and 10-25 cm long by 9-14 cm wide. There can be irregular teeth along the edge. The fruit is fleshy and green but turns white to yellow. It is 4 cm long by 2 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. In Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, New Guinea, Philippines, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The seeds have been reported as eaten. This should be treated with caution.
Edible parts
Seeds, caution
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seed.
Its other names
Local names
Tinomiscium petiola