ZZ Strychnos wallichiana

Family: Loganiaceae

What it is like

A creeper. It grows 20 m long. It has tendrils. The leaves are 5-17 cm long by 3-5 cm wide. The flowers have 5 parts. The fruit are berries that are orange when ripe. They are round and 4-6 cm across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Andamans, Asia, Bangladesh, China, India, Myanmar, SE Asia, Sri Lanka, Vietnam

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Medicine

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Strychnos bourdillonii Brandis; and several others