Tetrastigma loheri

Family: Vitaceae

What it is like

A woody vine. It climbs by means of tendrils. The leaves are compound with 3 leaflets. The leaves are in clusters. The fruit is a round berry. It is 1 cm across. It is juicy and sour.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in thickets and forests at low and medium altitudes.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia

How it is used for food

The leaves are used for flavouring. They are sour. The fruit is eaten.

Edible parts

Leaves, fruit, spice

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Ariwat, Ayu Tag, Bariuatuat, Orro

Synonyms

Tetrastigma philippinense Merrill;