Rhoicissus tridentata subsp. cuneifolia

Family: Vitaceae

What it is like

A shrub or creeper. It grows 2 m tall. The small branches have reddish hairs. It has simple tendrils. Presumably Rhoicissus tridentata.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Botswana, East Africa, Malawi

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Mpelesya, Mpesya, Mpeza

Synonyms

Cissus cuneifolia Eckl. & Zeyh.; Rhoicissus cirrhiflora (L.f.) Gilg. & M Brandt; Rhoicissus cuneifolia (Eckl. & Zeyh.) Planch.; Rhus cirrhiflorum L. f.; Vitis cuneifolia (Eckl. & Zeyh.) Szyszyl.; Vitis erythrodes Fresen.;