Disciphania ernstii

Family: Menispermaceae

What it is like

A vine. It can grow 12 m long. It can have a trunk 1 cm across. The leaves are oval or heart shaped and 7-20 cm long by 6-18 cm wide. It can have a deep sinus at the base. The flowering spike can have 10-25 flowers. The fruit are black or purple and fleshy.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil, French Guiana, Peru, South America, Venezuela

How it is used for food

Edible parts

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How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Uva-do-mato

Synonyms

Disciphania appendiculata Diels; Disciphania ernstii var. ernstii