| Etymology | Genus | Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| Species | Wavy margins | |
| Family | Menispermaceae | |
| Synonyms | Tinospora gibbericaulis Hand.-Mazz., Tinospora mastersii Diels | |
| Common Names | Petawali | |
| Status | Exotic: Casual | |
| Form | Woody Climber | |
| Native Distribution | Sri Lanka and India to Indochina, South China, Thailand, Malaysia, Java & Phillippines | |
A woody climber, Tinospora crispa is most distinctive from the stems covered in small knobs. The leaves are heart-shaped.
A tree in Kent Ridge Park covered by the Petawali.
A close-up showing the heart-shaped leaves.
The very characteristic stem with little knobs.
Seller marketing Tinospora stems outside a Chinese temple.