Uncaria acida
Family: Rubiaceae
What it is like
A climber. It has hooks and climbs 5 m tall. The young branches are square. The leaves are opposite. The leaf blades are 5-8 m long and 4-5 cm wide. The base is rounded and there is a tip at the end. The fruit is a cpasule 1-1.5 cm long. The seeds have a thin wing.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Indochina, Myanmar, SE Asia, Vietnam (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The young leaves are used as a vegetable. The leaves are also used as tea.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Cau dang, Rau cau, Vuot chua