Ampelocissus tomentosa

Family: Vitaceae

What it is like

A climbing vine. It grows 10 m long. The branches have tufts of soft hairs. The leaves are simple and with 3-5 angular parts. They are 10-25 cm long by 10-23 cm wide. They are hairy underneath. The lobes are oval and there are forked tendrils. The flowers are 2 mm across. The fruit has round lumps.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in southern India up to 750 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India

How it is used for food

The ripe fruit are eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Bakridhoto, Dotto, Iotorang nari, Katabhanganoi

Synonyms

Vitis tomentosa Roth in Schult.;