Poikilospermum amboinense

Family: Urticaceae

What it is like

A climber. The leaves are arranged in spirals. The leaves are broadly oval and arranged in spirals. They are 15-30 cm long by 10-15 cm wide. They are heart shaped at the base and taper at the tip.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, SE Asia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Stems - water

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Tali ayer

Synonyms

Conocephalus amboinensis Warb.; Conocephalus subscaber H. J. P. Winkler; Poikilospermum subscaver (H. J. P. Winkl.) Merr.;