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Vitis martini

Family: Vitaceae

What it is like

A vine. It has a tuberous root. The fruit are small black grapes. They occur in large bunches.

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indochina, Indonesia, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia, Thailand

How it is used for food

The fruit are used for wine and vinegar. The wine is poor and acid. The fruit are eaten unripe with salt. The fruit are sweet but contain raphides leaving a stinging taste

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Ampelocissus martini Planch.; Vitis cochinchinensis ;