White-leaved bramble
Vitis flexuosa
Family: Vitaceae
What it is like
A woody creeper or vine. It loses its leaves during the year. The young branches are slender. They have soft hairs. The leaves are flattened oval shape. They are 4-11 cm long by 3-10 cm wide. The base it heart shaped or flat. There are unequal teeth along the edge. The flowers are small and 2 mm across. They are in groups 6-12 cm long. The fruit are berries 6-8 mm across. They are purple-black.
There are 60 to 70 species of Vitis.
Where it is found
A subtropical plant. It is native to warm areas of China. It grows between 100-2,300 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Nepal, Pacific, Pakistan, Philippines, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The fruit have been used to make wine. The fruit can be eaten raw.
Edible parts
Fruit, leaves, sap
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Areuj sirarah, Bu reng, Malavo, Pan-laguli