Species Name (as per The IPNI) : Gongronema napalense (Wall.) Decne.
Habit : Liana
Habitat : Moist forests, bushland; 500 - 1500 m. altitude
Comments / notes : Decoction of all parts is used for the treatment of leucorrhea, blennorrhea, and traumatic injury. Fine strong fibers, obtained from the inner bark, are used in making ropes, sacks, and paper.
Flower, Fruit : June-September
Distribution :
Uttarakhand : Uttarakhand
Native : Bangladesh, China, East Himalaya, Hainan, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Tibet, Vietnam, West Himalaya
Exotic/Native : Native
World Distribution : Himalaya to South China
Literature : Uniyal B.P., Sharma J.R., Choudhery U., Singh D.K. (2007). Flowering Plants of Uttarakhand: A Checklist. Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh: 173