Ampelocissus martinii

Family: Vitaceae

What it is like

A large woody vine or climbing shrub. It has large easy to see tendrils. It has large tuberous roots. The leaves have 3 lobes and are somewhat hairy. The edges of the leaves have teeth. The lower surface of the leaf has velvety hairs. The flowers are small and reddish purple. The fruit are borne in grape like clusters. They are 1 cm across. They are green and fleshy. They are edible.

There are about 95 Ampelocissus species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in sunny areas. It is distributed from Luzon to Palawan in the Philippines.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Cambodia, Indochina, Laos, Malaysia, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten. Unripe fruit are eaten with salt.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Anggur hutan, Bika, Nho rung, Somkhung, Somkui, Somz kooyx, Thaowan-khon, Tumpeang bay chu prei

Synonyms

Vitis martinii (Planch.) Ridley;