Form: Paederia scandens (Lour.) Merr. is a perennial herbaceous vine in the Rubiaceae family. The stems are 3-5 m long, glabrous or subglabrous. The base is woody and much branched. It has a foul odour when crushed. Habit: By streams, rivers, roadsides, woods and shrubs, often climbing on other plants or rocks. It prefers a warm, moist environment. It is found both at home and abroad. Uses: The entire plant, as well as the roots and fruits, are used for medicinal purposes.