Cyphostemma cirrhosum subsp. transvaalense

Family: Vitaceae

What it is like

A herb. It is a climber or scrambler. It has tendrils. The leaves have 3 leaflets. The leaflets are almost round and have blunt teeth. The leaflets are 6 cm across. The fruit is round with ridges and covered with soft hairs. It is 1 cm across.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows in dry woodland. It can grow in arid places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Botswana, East Africa, Namibia, South Africa, Southern Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten as a dessert fruit. They are also used for alcoholic drinks.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Cissus cirrhosa (Thunb.) Willd. var. transvaalensis (Szyszyl.) Burtt Davy & Pott-Leend.; Vitis cirrhosa Thunb. var. transvaalensis Szyszyl.; Cissus sandersonii Thunb. var. transvaalensis (Szyszyl.) C. A. Sm.;