Flagellaria indica

Flagellaria indica L., Sp. Pl. 1: 333 (1753).

Flagellaria indica L., Photo by Leung Wing Shing

The native range of this species is S. Tanzania to Mozambique and W. Pacific. It is a Climber and grows primarly in the Wet Tropical biome(s).

Vietnamese name: 

Mây vọt, Mây nước, Mây dốc, Vai cáy (Tày)

Latin name: 

Flagellaria indica L.

Family: 

Flagellariaceae

Uses: 

Dysentery, diarrhea, urinary tract disease (stem, leaves decoction).

Distribution:

In Vietnam: Quang Nam, Da Nang, Binh Thuan. The tree grows naturally in coastal forests and mangroves.

Flowering and fruiting season: 

March-August