Aristolochia labiosa (possibly A. tagala)
ดอกกำลังวัวเถลิง (Dok Kamlang Wua Thaloeng), Aristolochia
Climbing herb used in Thai medicine for vitality.
Barringtonia racemosa
ต้นจิก (Ton Chik), Freshwater Mangrove / Fish Killer Tree
Flowers and fruits used in herbal preparations; grows near water.
Carica papaya
มะละกอย่าน (Malako Yan), Papaya
Fruits eaten ripe; unripe fruit and leaves used medicinally.
Centella asiatica
ใบบัวบก (Bai Bua Bok), Gotu Kola
Edible leaves; aids circulation and wound healing.
Chromolaena odorata
สาบเสือ (Saap Suea), Siam Weed
Used as a folk antiseptic for wound healing.
Cissus quadrangularis
เพชรสังฆาต (Phet Sangkat), Veld Grape / Devil’s Backbone
Fleshy stems used for bone strengthening and tissue repair.
Coccinia grandis
ตำลึง (Tamlueng), Ivy Gourd
Edible shoots and leaves used in soups; traditional remedy for diabetes.
Diplazium esculentum
ผักกูด (Phak Kut), Vegetable Fern
Tender fiddleheads eaten as a vegetable.
Eryngium foetidum
ผักชีฝรั่ง (Phak Chi Farang), Culantro / Sawtooth Coriander
Aromatic herb used as a coriander substitute.
Ficus racemosa
ลูกขี้กา (Luk Khi Ka), Cluster Fig
Fruits edible and used medicinally; tree holds ritual significance.
Garcinia cowa
มะม่วงชิด (Mamuang Chit), Garcinia
Sour fruit eaten and used as seasoning; bark and roots medicinal.
Garcinia schomburgkiana
มะดัน (Ma Dan), Madan / Sour Garcinia
Sour fruit used in Thai cuisine and traditional medicine.
Glechidion littorale
ต้นมันปู (Ton Man Puu), Glochidion
Shrub or small tree; young leaves eaten; bark used in folk medicine.
Gnetum gnemon
ผักเหมียง (Phak Miang), Gnetum / Melinjo
Edible young leaves used in Southern Thai dishes.
Gynura procumbens
แปะตำปึง (Pae Tam Pueng), Longevity Spinach
Leaves eaten raw; used to lower blood sugar and blood pressure.
Gynura pseudochina
ผักกาดนกเขา (Phak Kat Nok Khao), Gynura
Edible herb used in Thai folk medicine; related to G. procumbens.
Hibiscus schizopetalus
ชบาพู่ระหง (Chaba Phu Rahong), Coral Hibiscus
Ornamental plant; flowers used for skin and hair care.
Ipomoea pes-caprae
ผักบุ้งทะเล (Phak Bung Thale), Beach Morning Glory
Coastal creeper used for jellyfish stings and inflammation.
Lasia spinosa
ผักหนาม (Phak Nam), Spiny Lasia / Prickly Taro
Aquatic plant; young shoots cooked as a vegetable.
Litsea petiolata
ต้นกำมะงัง (Ton Kamamang), Litsea
Aromatic laurel; bark and leaves used in traditional medicine.
Mangifera indica
มะม่วง (Mamuang), Mango
Fruits eaten fresh; leaves and bark used in medicine.
Melientha suavis
ผักหวานป่า (Phak Wan Pa), Forest Melientha / Wild Sweetleaf
Young shoots eaten as a prized seasonal vegetable.
Momordica charantia
มะระขี้นก (Mara Khi Nok), Bitter Melon
Fruit and young shoots eaten; known for anti-diabetic properties.
Muehlenbeckia platyclada
ว่านตะขาบบิน (Wan Takhab Bin), Centipede Plant
Ornamental succulent used in Thai folk medicine.
Myristica fragrans
จันทน์เทศ (Chan Thet), Nutmeg
Seeds used as a spice and in traditional remedies.
Paederia foetida
กระพังโหมย่น (Kraphang Hom Yon), Skunk Vine
Strong-smelling climber; young shoots eaten and used for digestion.
Pandanus amaryllifolius
เตยหอม (Toei Hom), Fragrant Pandan
Aromatic leaves used for flavouring and desserts.
Peperomia pellucida
ผักกระสัง (Phak Krasang), Shiny Bush
Edible herb; used for inflammation and skin conditions.
Physalis minima
โทงเทง / พุ้งพิ้ง (Thongteng / Phung Phing), Ground Cherry / Wild Cape Gooseberry
Fruits edible; used as a tonic and mild expectorant.
Sauropus androgynus
ผักหวานบ้าน (Phak Wan Ban), Katuk / Gooseberry Leaf
Popular leafy vegetable rich in vitamins; used in soups and stir-fries.
Senna alata
ชุมเห็ด (Chum Het), Candle Bush / Ringworm Bush
Shrub with yellow flowers; used for treating fungal skin infections.
Spondias pinnata
มะกอก (Makok), Hog Plum
Sour fruit eaten fresh or pickled; leaves used as a vegetable.
Toddalia asiatica
เล็บมือนาง (Lep Mue Nang), Toddalia
Thorny shrub; roots and fruits used in traditional medicine.
Zingiber zerumbet
ข่าเครือ (Kha Khrua), Wild Ginger
Rhizomes used as spice and in herbal medicine.