Chhipdri
Ampelocissus rugosa

Family: Vitaceae

What it is like

A climber. It is often trailing on the ground. It grows 3 m long. The leaves are simple with 3-5 lobes. They are hairy above and have a dense covering underneath. There are stout tendrils near the flowers. The flowers are small and greenish-red. They are in groups on long stalks. The fruit are round and black.

There are about 95 Ampelocissus species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows up to 2,000 m above sea level in the Himalayas.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Himalayas, India, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia

How it is used for food

The ripe fruit are eaten.

The fruit are sold.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Flowers form in April to June and fruit from September to October.

Its other names

Local names

Asanjiya, Assoujia, Chhipari

Synonyms

Ampelocissus nervosa (M. A. Lawson) Planch.; Vitis nervosa Lawson; Vitis rugosa Wall.; Vitis lanata Roxb. var. rugosa M. Laws;