Chinese Fevervine 雞矢藤

Paederia foetida

Rubiaceae

Interesting Fact #1: Cha Guo

During the Ching Ming Festival, Hakka people usually use Chinese Fevervine to make steamed buns (also named “Cha Guo”).

Interesting Fact #2: Smell of Chinese Fevervine

The leaf of the Chinese Fevervine gives out an unpleasant smell due to the presence of sulphur compounds.

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References

Hong Kong Herbarium (2022). HK Plant Database: Paederia foetida. Retrieved from 29 April 2022, from https://herbarium.gov.hk/en/hk-plant-database/plant-detail/index.html?pType=species&oID=2486

Nahar, L., & Sarker, S. D. (2021). ‘Gandho badali’(Paederia foetida L.): Horrendous smell, but tremendous medicinal value. Trends in Phytochemical Research, 5(4), 166-167.

Ngong Ping 360 (n.d.). Gai See Teng. Retrieved from 29 April 2022, from https://www.np360.com.hk/en/attraction/gai-see-teng

Tropicos (2022). Paederia foetida L. Retrieved from 29 April 2022, from https://www.tropicos.org/name/27902990