strongylodon macrobotrys, commonly known as jade vine, emerald vine or turquoise jade vine, is a species of leguminous perennial liana (woody vine), a native of the tropical forests of the philippines, with stems that can reach up to 18 m in length. its local name is tayabak. a member of the fabaceae (the pea and bean family), it is closely related to beans such as kidney bean and runner bean. "strongylodon macrobotrys" is pollinated by birds and bats.