Eared cyphostemma
Cyphostemma auriculatum

Family: Vitaceae

What it is like

A large climber. The branches are densely velvety. The leaves are compound. They are divided into leaflets like fingers on a hand. There are 5 leaflets. These are broadly oval and 6-14 cm long by 3-8 cm wide. The base is wedge shaped and there are teeth along the edge. The flowers are green to cream. They are in flat topped clusters on long stout stalks. The fruit is a one seeded round red berry.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, Bangladesh, Himalayas, India, Madagascar, Myanmar, SE Asia

How it is used for food

The young shoots are cooked and eaten as a vegetable.

Edible parts

Leaves, fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Amad simad, Amar lata, Jungli kajomi, Kali vel, Kanchikanchia, Lawai arxa, Luduri, Luduri-danka, Mura palleru, Pulla gummadi, Yinnaung-paing-nwe

Synonyms

Cayratia auriculata (Roxb.) Gamble; Cayratia auriculata (Roxb.) Suess.; Cissus auriculata Roxb.; Cissus auriculata DC. [Illegitimate]; Cissus helleborifolia Zipp. ex Span.; Cyphostemma auriculata (Roxb.) Singh & Shetty; Vitis auriculata (Roxb.) Wall.;