Strychnos cathayensis

Family: Loganiaceae

What it is like

A woody creeper. It grows 8 m long. The young branches are hairy and have tendrils or spines. The leaves are 2-10 cm long by 1-4 cm wide. They are hairy underneath. There are many flowers in a group. The fruit are berries 2-3 cm across. They have 2-7 seeds.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. In southern China is grows between 300-800 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, SE Asia, Taiwan, Vietnam

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Strychnos cathayensis var. cathayensis; Strychnos henryi Merr. & Yamam.;