Ampelocissus acetosa
(F. Muell.) Planch
Native grape, Wild grape, Djabaru
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAmpelocissus acetosa is a species of vine. Common names include wild grape and djabaru. It is native to New Guinea as well as tropical parts of Western Australia, the Northern Territory and Queensland in Australia.
Description
A shrub or scrambling climber. It lies along the ground and can spread 2-4 m wide. It has short spines and tendrils along the stems. It grows from a perennial tuber. The leaves are compound, large and coarse. The leaves are generally divided into 5-9 leaflets which vary in size and shape. The blade of the main leaflets is 5-13 cm long by 1-8 cm wide. They are dark green on top and whitish underneath. There can be irregular teeth around the edge of the leaf. Flowers are small and dark red. The fruit are round fleshy berries. They can be 1 cm across. They occur in dense clusters like grapes. They are purple black when ripe.
Edible Uses
The ripe berries are eaten raw, and the roots are eaten after roasting.
Traditional Uses
The berries are eaten raw. The roots are eaten after roasting.
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Distribution
A tropical plant. They grow naturally in tropical open forests. It grows in a variety of soils.
Where It Grows
Australia*, Torres Strait,
Cultivation
Plants can be grown from seed or by stem cuttings.
Notes
There are about 95 Ampelocissus species.
Nutrition
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruit | 73.1 | 534 | 128 | 2.4 | — | 5 | 1.3 | 0.3 |
| Root | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Synonyms
Also Known As
Andjakurrkkurrk, Andjalke, Annujek, Bertjerwungat, Djabaru, Kuman, Kurrabiya, Makurin, Turukwanga, Wuluymung
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