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Cayratia megacarpa

Family: Vitaceae


What it is like

A woody climbing plant or vine. It has tendrils that are divided. The leaves are dull dark green above and light green underneath. They are broadly oval and slightly wavy around the edge. The fruit are oval and green but with a tinge of red.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in the wet tropics. It grows in sago swamps.

Countries/locations it is found in

Indonesia, Papua, Papua New Guinea


How it is used for food

Edible parts

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How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Cissus megacarpa Lauterb.; Tetrastigma maluense Lauterb.;