Uva
Ampelocissus acapulcensis

Family: Vitaceae

What it is like

A climbing shrub. It has a large rootstock. The young branches, flowers and tendrils have a grey hairy covering. The leaves are heart shaped or triangle shaped and can have 5 irregular lobes. The fruit are red.

There are about 95 Ampelocissus species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows on dry rocky slopes.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, El Salvador, Mexico, North America

How it is used for food

Fruit are sour and used for vinegar and jelly.

Edible parts

Fruit, leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Hurague, Parra, Uva comarrona, Uva silvestre

Synonyms

Ampelocissus galeottiana Planch.; Vitis acapulcensis Kunth;