Descriptions

It is a climbing shrub. Stems are succulent, with a greenish-grey bark, and covered with lenticels. The leaves are heart-shaped (cordate), alternate, and membranous, with a smooth surface. Flowers are small, yellow, and occur in axillary and terminal racemes. The plant produces drupes, which are smooth, ovoid, and turn red when ripe. Its roots are long, thread-like, and covered with a thin bark.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

March-September

Use(s)

It is used for enhancing the immune system's function. It is also used to treat fever, diabetes, and digestive disorders etc.