Thao yaai mom, Kasalong
Clerodendrum petasites
Family: Lamiaceae
What it is like
A small shrub. It grows 3 m high. The leaves are oval and toothed. The flowers are long white tubes. The flowers drop off leaving a long pistil attached to the ovary.
There are about 400 Clerodendrum species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Indochina, Myanmar, SE Asia, Thailand
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves - drug
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Bu-gyi-hpyu, Hkringmau, Kha-aung-gyi, Mai-lu-hpawng, Petka, Sabe-se, U-gyi