Stixis scandens
Family: Capparaceae
What it is like
A woody vine. It can grow 15 m long. The leaf stalk is stout and has raised bubble like processes. The leaves are oblong and 11-13 cm long by 4-6 cm wide. The fruit are orange when ripe. They are oval and 2 cm long by 1.7 cm wide. There are yellow flecks on the skin. The seed is narrowly oval and 1.6 cm long.
Where it is found
In China it grows in forests in Yunnan between 100-1,200 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, India, Indochina, Laos, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Vietnam
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
In southern China plants flower in April to May and fruit in August to October.