Wild grape, Bitter potato, Oenpelli grape
A tropical plant. Plants grow on the edges of monsoon forest near the coast. They commonly occur near permanent water.
Edible Portion
- Fruit
Where does Wild grape grow?
Found in: Asia, Australia, Indonesia, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG, SE Asia, Taiwan
Notes: There are about 45 Cayratia species. They are mainly in tropical areas.
Status: It is not known if it is used for food in Papua New Guinea.
Growing Wild grape, Bitter potato, Oenpelli grape
Cultivation: Plants can regrow from the underground tuber. Plants grow in the wet season and die back in the dry season.
Edible Uses: The fruit can be eaten raw. It has a strong taste.
Production: In northern Australia flowering occurs from April to June and the fruit are ripe May and June.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruit | - | - | - | - | - | - |
References
Hiddins, L., 1999, Explore Wild Australia with the Bush Tucker Man. Penguin Books/ABC Books. p 156
Townsend, K., 1994, Across the Top. Gardening with Australian Plants in the tropics. Society for Growing Australian Plants, Townsville Branch Inc. p 128
Wightman, Glenn et al. 1991. Alawa Ethnobotany: Aboriginal Plant Use from Minyerri, Northern Australia. Northern Territory Botanical Bulletin No 11. Parks and Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory. p 10.
Wightman, G. M. & Andrews, M.R., 1989, Plants of Northern Territory Monsoon Vine Forests (Vol 1). Conservation Commission of Northern Territory. p 116