Wangon, Parrot olax
Olax psittacorum

Family: Olacaceae

What it is like

A woody climber or tree. The branches are round and smooth and zigzag. The leaves are on short stalks. The leaves are 5 cm long. The flowers are white with 5 narrow petals. The fruit is fleshy and small.

There are about 40 Olax species. They are tropical.

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Cambodia, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, SE Asia, Thailand

How it is used for food

The young leaves are boiled and eaten as a vegetable.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Bindranipor, Haratfari, Korpa jappi, Lelaw, Lelu, Nam jai krai, Tawng-lelu

Synonyms

Fissilia psittacorum Lam.; Olax scandens Roxb.;