Sarb
Adenia viridiflora

Family: Passifloraceae

What it is like

A woody climbing creeper. It grows 10 m long. It is a succulent plant with a swollen base. The flowers are pale green. The fruit are capsules 7 cm long.

There are 95 Adenia species. They are common in the semiarid regions of Africa.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in bamboo forests.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Cambodia, Indochina, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam

How it is used for food

The young leaves and young fruit are boiled and eaten as a vegetable. CAUTION: Most Adenia are poisonous.

Leaves are sold in local markets.

Edible parts

Leaves, fruit, vegetable

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seeds.

Leaves are collected during the dry season.

Its other names

Local names

Bak saap, E-noon, Krana:w, Pak srab, Phak saap, Quaqua

Synonyms

Adenia harmandii Gagnep.;