Grape tetrastigma
Tetrastigma lanceolarium

Family: Vitaceae

What it is like

A large evergreen climber. The stems are flattened, woody and grooved. They climb over the top of large trees in the forest. The leaves have 3-5 leaflets at the tip. They have a long stout stalk. The leaflets are fleshy. The flowers are yellow. They occur in much branched compact clusters. The fruit are round or pear shaped berries. They are white when ripe. They are 2 cm long. They have 1-2 seeds.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests up to 2,100 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Sikkim

How it is used for food

The ripe fruit are eaten raw or cooked. They are often cooked with fish. The leaves are eaten.

Edible parts

Leaves, fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seeds and cuttings. It can also be grown by budding or grafting.

Its other names

Local names

Akar cabang limah, Berseri, Bherseri, Choral, Khajgolicha, Krishna, Kyi-ni-nwe, Poto lashi, Salbra, Tadi ripum, Tetrastigma lancet, Tundor-sik, Tundror-rik, Zaibra

Synonyms

Vitis lanceolaria Roxb.; Vitis lanceolaria Wall. ex Wight & Arn.;