Paederia foetida - The stinky skunk vine

Scientific name: Paederia foetida

Synonyms: P. tomentosa, P. scandens

Common names: Stink Vine, Skunk Vine, Chinese Fever Vine

Chinese names:
牛皮冻 (niu pi dong - cow hide vine)，鸡矢藤 (ji shi teng - chicken vow vine?)，
红骨蛇 (hong gu she - red bone snake)，臭腥藤 (chou xing teng - fishy smelly vine)，
鸡香藤 (ji xiang teng - chicken smell vine)，鸡粪藤 (ji fen teng) 

Malay name: Pokok Daun Sekentut, Akar Kentut-kentut, Daun Kentut,
Kesimbukan, Dangdangking, Pokok Balek Adap

Family: Rubiaceae

Origin: East and southern Asia

Category: Evergreen perennial climber

Photo taken at: By a roadside fence in Pushing, Perak.

Features

The leaves and stems exudes a strong sulphurous odor when crushed. In Malaysia, it is found growing wild in open / vacant spaces and scrambling over other trees and shrubs. It grows vigorously, loves the full sun and adaptable to many types of soil.