Cardiopteris quinqueloba Hassk., Retzia 1: 64 (1855).
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| Cardiopteris quinqueloba Hassk., Photo by Nui Rung Mot Minh |
The native range of this species is NE. India to China (Yunnan, Guangxi) and Malesia. It is a climbing subshrub or shrub and grows primarily in the wet tropical biome.
Vietnamese names:
Mướp rừng, Sâu răng, Mai rùa, Cây sâu răng, Rau bát
Family:
Cardiopteridaceae
Uses:
Tooth decay (Crushed vine used as a mouthwash).
Distribution:
Lao Cai, Hoa Binh, Ha Giang. Grows naturally at the edge of forests.
Flowering and fruiting season: January-June
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