Sangkhoer
Uncaria homomalla
Family: Rubiaceae
What it is like
A large woody climber. It grows 10-20 m long. Young stems are 4 sided. They usually have rusty hairs. The leaves are 6-10 cm long by 3-4 cm wide. There are hairs underneath. The flowers are in the axils of leaves near the ends of branches. The flowers do not have stalks. The flowers are yellow or pale green. The fruit is oval and 4 mm long by 2 mm wide.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It climbs on trees in flooded forests. It can be in evergreen or seasonal forests between 200-600 m above sea level. In Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The young leaves are eaten.
Edible parts
Leaves