Edible : Fruit, Seeds, Leaves, Stems
A scrambling shrub or vine. The stem is strong and woody. It branches freely. It can climb to 20 m high. The plant is erect and shrub like when young. The twigs have soft brown hairs when young. The leaves are opposite and oblong. They have heart shaped bases. They are 8-18 cm long and 4-6 cm wide. They have long sharp tips and prominent veins. The flowers are at the ends of branches or in the axils of leaves, sometimes in large clusters. There are broad bracts near the flowers. The flowers have a smell and vary between white, pink and purple. The colour changes and darkens over 3 days. The fruit is narrow and long. It is dry and light and has 5 wings along the sides.
Distribution : It is a tropical plant. It does best in light well-drained soils. It prefers an open sunny position. It is damaged by drought and frost. It needs a temperature above 13°C. It is common amongst shrubs in hot dry valleys throughout the Philippines. It is often cultivated as an ornamental woody vine. It can grow in arid places. In XTBG Yunnan. It suits hardiness zones 10-12.
Other Names :
Akar dani, Akar pontianak, Ara dani, Barmasi vel, Bidani, Ceguk, Cheguk, Dani, Dawe-hmaing-nwe, Espuelo de gallo, Ettaguttilativva, Ilengaramalligai, Indian Jessamine, Irangunmalli, Kachekluk, Kasunbal, Lalachameli, Leb-mue-nang, Lep mu nang, Lep-mue-naang, Mawk-nang-nang, Niog-nigan, Quisqual, Rangonimalle, Rangoon-ki-bel, Rangunachavel, Redani, Sak sehs, Selimpas, Su quan tu, Tagulo, Tangolon, Tangulo, Tartaraok, Tige-ganneru, Udani, Urdani, Wedani,
Combretum indicum (L.) Jongkind;
Kleinia quadricolor Crantz;
Mekistus sinensis Lour. ex B. A. Gomes;
Quisqualis ebracteata P. Beauv.;
Quisqualis glabra Burm. f.;
Quisqualis grandiflora Miq.;
Quisqualis indica L.;
Quisqualis longiflora C. Presl.;
Quisqualis loureiroi G. Don;
Quisqualis obovata Schumach. & Thonn.;
Quisqualis pubescens Burm. f.;
Quisqualis sinensis Lindl.;
Quisqualis spinosa Blanco;
Quisqualis villosa Roxb.;