Tinospora glabra
Family: Menispermaceae
What it is like
A climbing shrub. The stems twine around other plants. Plants are separately male and female.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows up to 500 m above sea level. It is often on limestone.
Countries/locations it is found in
Andamans, Asia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, SE Asia, Solomon Islands
How it is used for food
The leaves and stems are stir-fried or cooked in vegetable mixes.
Edible parts
Leaves, stems, medicine
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Kamboli
Synonyms
Menispermum glabrum Burm.f.; and others