Stephania capitata (Blume) Sprengel
Family
Menispermaceae
Synonyms
None
Vernacular Names
| Indonesia | Areuy geureung, areuy camcau minyak (Sundanese), sumpat kendi (Javanese). |
Geographical Distributions
Stephania capitata is distributed in peninsular Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Java, Bali and Borneo.
Description
S. capitata is a slender woody climber that can reach up to measure 15 m long. The root is tuberous and spindle-shaped.
The leaves are lance-shaped to broadly ovate in shape and with a size of measure about 6-17 cm x 2.5-10.5(-14) cm.
The flowers are in peduncled capitula which are on a short axillary axis and sessile.
The fruit is on a slender stalk and red in colour while the dorsally endocarp is with 4 rows of capitate projections.
Ecology / Cultivation
S. capitata generally occur scattered in forest on plains and mountains up to 2000 m altitude.
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References
- Plant Resources of South-East Asia No. 12 (1): Medicinal and poisonous plants 1.
