Scopellaria marginata

Family: Cucurbitaceae

What it is like

A herb that lies along the ground. It grows each year from seed. The stems and branches are angular. The leaves are oval to heart shaped and 6-10 cm long by 4-10 cm wide. Usually they have 3 lobes. The fruit are oval and 1.5-1.8 vm long by 5-12 mm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam

How it is used for food

Edible parts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Kundur tikus

Synonyms

Bryonia marginata (Blume) de Wilde & Duyfjes; Melothria marginata (Blume) Cogn.; Scopella marginata (Blume) W. J. de Wilde & Duyfjes; Zehneria marginata (Blume) Keraudren;