Erythropalum scandens Blume, Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. 15: 922 (1826).
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| Erythropalum scandens Blume, Photo by James Ojascastro |
The native range of this species is S. India, Central Himalaya to Hainan and Malesia. It is a liana and grows primarily in the wet tropical biome.
Vietnamese name:
Dây bò khai, Rau khai, Hồng Trếc, Rau ngót leo
Latin name:
Erythropalum scandens Blume
Family:
Erythropalaceae
Uses:
Diuretic. Treat kidney edema and urinary incontinence (Leaf). Bleaching, fever, rheumatism (branches). Also used to treat viral hepatitis; Enteritis, urethritis, acute nephritis.
Distribution:
Hoa Binh, Lao Cai, Lang Son, Cao Bang. Trees grow naturally along the edges of restored forests and moist forests. Sometimes grown as a vegetable.
Flower and fruit season:
April - June
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