Thunbergia similis
Family: Acanthaceae
What it is like
A vine. It has tendrils. The leaves are oblong and opposite. The flowers are in groups in the axils of leaves.
The roots are used in medicine.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in forests and partly shady places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Cambodia, Indochina, Laos, SE Asia, Thailand
How it is used for food
Edible parts
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Chuk rohini, Highga less