Tetrastigma loheri Gagnep.

Species

Angiosperms > Vitales > Vitaceae > Tetrastigma

Characteristics

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.
Life form perennial
Growth form herb
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Foliage retention evergreen
Sexuality polygamodioecy
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Environment

A tropical plant. It grows in thickets and forests at low and medium altitudes.
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Hardiness (USDA) 9-12

Usage

The leaves are used for flavouring. They are sour. The fruit is eaten.
Uses food medicinal
Edible fruits leaves
Therapeutic use Dysentery (unspecified)
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Cultivation

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Distribution

Tetrastigma loheri world distribution map, present in Philippines

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:870593-1
WFO ID wfo-0000457942
COL ID 55TN3
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Synonyms

Tetrastigma philippinense Tetrastigma loheri