Pureni
Ampelocissus divaricata

Family: Vitaceae

What it is like

A trailing herb. The leaves have leaf stalks. The leaves are divided into 3 like fingers on a hand. The leaflets are oval with the side ones cup shape and with toothed edges. The flowers are purple. The fruit are black and round.

There are about 95 Ampelocissus species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. In Nepal plants grow between 300 and 1700 m altitude. They grow in open, moist places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Nepal

How it is used for food

The ripe fruit are eaten fresh.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seed.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Vitis divaricata Wallich ex Lawson;