Monjam hei
Tetrastigma bracteolatum

Family: Vitaceae

What it is like

A large woody climber. It has tendrils. The branches are very slender. The leaves are compound with leaflets like fingers on a hand. There are 3 leaflets.

There are about 90 Tetrastigma species. They are mostly in India and Asia.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. In Sikkim it grows between 1,000-1,600 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bangladesh, Himalayas, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Sikkim

How it is used for food

The ripe fruit are eaten raw. They are somewhat sour.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

In Sikkim fruit are available in December to January.

Its other names

Local names

Charchare, Durujedoukha, Durujeokha, Golgotilata, Hrui-ri-thet, Khurangul ludi, Monja-mahei, Nwe-sein, Soh-mei-boit, Toludorrik, Tundor-rik

Synonyms

Vitis bracteolatum Wall.;