Ampelocissus dissecta

Family: Vitaceae

What it is like

A vine. It has strong woody stalks. The stipule neat the base of the leaf stalk is large, oblong and thin. The leaves are round or heart shaped. They have leaflets or lobes spread like fingers on a hand and these have stiff edges. The flowers are in dense flat topped groups.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Angola, Central Africa

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Ampelocissus heracleifolia (Welw. ex Baker) Planch.; Ampelocissus platanifolia (Baker) Planch.; Ampelocissus urenifolia Planch.; Vitis dissecta Baker; Vitis heracleifolia Welwitsch ex Baker; Vitis platanifolia Baker;