Ampelocissus polystachya Planch.

Species

Angiosperms > Vitales > Vitaceae > Ampelocissus

Characteristics

A vine. The leaves are arranged in spirals. The leaves have 3-5 leaflets. The leaflets have teeth along the edge. The end leaflet is oval and 17-24 cm long by 7-8.5 cm wide. The side leaflets are unequal on their sides and 13-15 cm long by 3.5-6.5 cm wide. The flowering clusters are 30 cm long. The spikes are 11 cm long. The fruit are purple.
Life form perennial
Growth form herb
Growth support climber
Foliage retention evergreen
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It is a tropical plant.
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Hardiness (USDA) 10-12

Usage

Uses food medicinal
Edible fruits
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Cultivation

It can be grown by cuttings.
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Distribution

Ampelocissus polystachya world distribution map, present in Myanmar, Malaysia, and Singapore

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:67388-1
WFO ID wfo-0000531568
COL ID CYDM
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Synonyms

Ampelocissus polystachya