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Ampelocissus arachnoidea

Family: Vitaceae

What it is like

A low lying shrub or climber and fairly woody. The leaves are simple and have 3-5 lobes. They are densely hairy underneath. The fruit is a round berry. It is 2-3 cm across. It is red.

There are about 95 Ampelocissus species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in light forest.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Cambodia, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, SE Asia, Vietnam

How it is used for food

The fruit are edible but have stinging crystals. They can be used as pickles or for making vinegar.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Bantengan, Gunggurutu

Synonyms

Cissus arachnoides Hassk.; Vitis arachnoidea (Hassk.) Backer; Vitis harmandii Planchon sensu Ridley; Ampelocissus indica Bl.;