Ampelocissus polystachya

Family: Vitaceae

What it is like

A vine. The leaves are arranged in spirals. The leaves have 3-5 leaflets. The leaflets have teeth along the edge. The end leaflet is oval and 17-24 cm long by 7-8.5 cm wide. The side leaflets are unequal on their sides and 13-15 cm long by 3.5-6.5 cm wide. The flowering clusters are 30 cm long. The spikes are 11 cm long. The fruit are purple.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Andamans, Asia, Malaysia, Myanmar, SE Asia, Singapore

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

It can be grown by cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Vitis polystachya Wall. ex M. A. Lawson;