Ampelocissus elephantina

Family: Vitaceae

What it is like

A climbing shrub. It has a tuber or fattened root. This produces a stalk each year. The leaves are broadly heart shaped. The fruit is a 2-5 seeded berry.

There are about 95 Ampelocissus species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Madagascar (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

It is of little value.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Voantsikitsika

Synonyms

Cissus latifolia Lam.;