Zanonia indica

Zanonia indica L., Sp. Pl., ed. 2. 2: 1457 (1763). 

Zanonia indica L., Photo by Ngọc Tín Trần 

The native range of this species is S. China to Tropical Asia. It is a liana and grows primarily in the wet tropical biome.

Vietnamese names: 

Lục lặc bò, Lục lạc dây, Thiết bát

Latin name: 

Zanonia indica L.

Family: 

Cucurbitaceae

Uses: 

Reducing fever, mild cleansing, cough, asthma (Fruit). Anti-inflammatory (Leaf).

Distribution: 

Dong Nai to Vinh Long. The tree grows naturally in the plains.