Limacia scandens

Limacia scandens Lour., Fl. Cochinch. 2: 621 (1790). 

Limacia scandens Lour., Photo by Trần Hạnh Thảo

The native range of this species is Indo-China to W. & Central Malesia. It is a liana and grows primarily in the wet tropical biome.

Vietnamese name: 

Dây mề gà

Scientific name: 

Limacia scandens Lour.

Family: 

Menispermaceae 

Uses: 

Treats intestinal diseases (Stem, root).

Distribution: 

Da Nang, Kon Tum, Tay Ninh, Binh Phuoc. Trees grow naturally scattered along the forest edge.

Flower and fruit season: 

November-March; May-September