Cissus trothae

Family: Vitaceae

What it is like

A small erect shrub. It grows each year from a rootstock. It flowers before the adult leaves are produced. The plant is densely covered with a red coating. The stem is cylinder shaped. It usually does not have tendrils. The leaves are simple. The leaf blade is 23 cm long by 22 cm wide and almost round. The base is heart shaped. The flowering stalks are opposite the leaves. The flower petals are purple. The fruit are 9 mm long by 6 mm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows on rocky slopes and on the edges of swamps.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Malawi, Southern Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Ampelocissus cinnamochroa sensu Brenan;