Ampelocissus latifolia
(Roxb.) Planch.
Jungle grapevine
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAmpelocissus latifolia is a plant in the Vitoideae subfamily of the grape family native to the Indian subcontinent, including Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Pakistan. It is the type species for the genus of Ampelocissus and was initially treated under its basionym, Vitis latifolia, which was described scientifically in 1824. In 1884, Jules Émile Planchon reclassified the species under the genus Ampelocissus.
Description
A woody climber. It has a fattened rootstock. It has hollow stems. The leaves are roundish and have 3-7 lobes. The tendrils are forked. The flowers are small and reddish-brown. The fruit are oval and 7-8 mm long. They are black when fully ripe. They have 2 seeds.
Edible Uses
The fruit are eaten raw, though they can be sour. The stems contain drinkable water. Leaves are also edible.
Traditional Uses
The fruit are eaten raw. They can be sour. The stems contain drinking water.
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Medicinal Uses
The leaves are used in medicine.
Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows in moist deciduous forests. It is often in hedges. It grows up to 1,200 m above sea level. It occurs in the Western Ghats in India.
Where It Grows
Africa, Asia, Bangladesh, East Africa, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Nepal, Nigeria, Northeastern India, Indochina, Laos, Pakistan, SE Asia, Uganda, West Africa,
Cultivation
Plants can be grown from seeds.
Production
In India plants flower and fruit from May to August.
Notes
There are about 95 Ampelocissus species. The leaves are used in medicine.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Achiwebetema, Amlavetasah, Bahinicha vel, Ban angur, Bechhuti, Bedasativva, Dhoto pako, Dibroi, Dokela, Golinda, Govila, Govindu, Gowalia lata, Jungle angoor, Jangli drash, Kanjianoi, Kanjinoi, Karantavalli, Kattuk-kodi-mundirikai, Kattukodimindri, Nadena, Nandena, Okela, Okoto, Olok, Panibel, Peribel, Ran draksha
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