Rhoicissus tridentata subsp. cuneifolia
(Eckl. & Zeyh.) Urton
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Summary
Source: WikipediaRhoicissus tridentata is a climbing plant in the family Vitaceae. Parts of the plant are used in South Africa in traditional herbal remedies during pregnancy.
Description
A shrub or creeper. It grows 2 m tall. The small branches have reddish hairs. It has simple tendrils. Presumably Rhoicissus tridentata.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Botswana, East Africa, Malawi,
Synonyms
Cissus cuneifolia Eckl. & Zeyh.Rhoicissus cirrhiflora (L.f.) Gilg. & M BrandtRhoicissus cuneifolia (Eckl. & Zeyh.) Planch.Rhus cirrhiflorum L. f.Vitis cuneifolia (Eckl. & Zeyh.) Szyszyl.Vitis erythrodes Fresen.
Also Known As
Mpelesya, Mpesya, Mpeza
References (1)
- Sabonet report No. 31 Plants Nyika plateau Part 4. p 41
