4. Large, glabrous, perennial climber
Stem succulent, creamy white to grey, bark with lenticels
Leaves alternate, simple, heart shaped
Inflorescence raceme, flowers tiny, unisexual, greenish
5. Tropical or subtropical crop
Propagule: Stem cuttings, seeds
Season: May- June
Space: 3 m x 3 m
Seed rate: 3000 stems// ha
Suppor: Trees like mango, neem
Irrigation: Rainfef crop mainly
6. Harvest: Mature stems are cut into pieces and shade dried
Yield: 10 to 15 quintals/ ha