Native grape, Variegated grape

Where does Native grape grow?

Found in: Andamans, Asia, Australia, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Philippines, SE Asia, Sikkim, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam

Notes: There are about 200-350 Cissus species. There are about 75 species in tropical America.

Growing Native grape, Variegated grape

Cultivation: Plants are grown from stem cuttings which strike easily. They can also be grown from seed which germinate easily when fresh.

Edible Uses: The ripe fruit are eaten but they burn the throat and tongue. The fruit are edible but sour. The young leaves are cooked and eaten. They are used in soups. The stems are used in curries. The roots are cut into small pieces and finely ground and used to add a spicy flavour to rice.

Production: Fruit are ripe in Australia from May to July. Flowers and fruit occur in India from February to March.

Nutrition Info

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