Agia, Yaiputao
Vitis retordii
Family: Vitaceae
What it is like
A vine. The branches have ridges along them. The tendrils are divided. The leaves are simple and oval. They are 6-15 cm long by 4-11 cm wide. They are hairy. The flower panicles are opposite the leaves and 6-10 cm long. The fruit are round berries 8 mm across.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in Yunnan in China between 1000-1300 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Indochina, Laos, SE Asia, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw.
Edible parts
Fruit