Queen coralbead
Cocculus orbiculatus

Family: Menispermaceae

What it is like

A woody vine. It grows 4 m long. It loses its leaves during the year. The leaves vary in shape. They are oval and 3-8 cm long. The fruit are black.

There are about 8 Cocculus species.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows beside streams and up to 1,000 m above sea level. In Yunnan. It suits hardiness zones 6-9.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Hawaii, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Mauritius, Nepal, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia, Thailand, USA, Vietnam

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves, root

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Heimanye

Synonyms

Cocculus integra (Hillebr.) Kuntze; Cocculus trilobus (Thunb.) DC.; Menispermum orbiculatum L.; and many others