Stelmocrypton khasianum

Family: Apocynaceae

What it is like

A creeper. It grows 10 m long. The branches are hairy when young. The leaves are oval to oblong and reddish. They are 7-17 cm long by 3-8 cm wide. The base is wedge shaped and it tapers to the tip. The flowers are in groups of 4-5. They are greenish-yellow. The fruit follicles are oblong and 5-9 cm long by 2 cm wide. The seeds are oval and 3 cm long.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, India, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia

How it is used for food

The young fruit are boiled and eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Thei-kel-ki, Xu yao teng

Synonyms

Pentanura khasiana Kurz; Periploca khasiana Benth. & Hook.f.; Stelmatocrypton khasianum (Kurz) Baill.;