Ampelocissus elegans

Ampelocissus elegans
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Vitales
Family: Vitaceae
Genus: Ampelocissus
Species: A. elegans
Binomial name
Ampelocissus elegans
Gagnep.[1]

Ampelocissus elegans is a species in the genus Ampelocissus.[1] It is a herbaceous climber with trifoliate leaves.[2]

Uses

The trifoliate leaves of A. elegans are used in cooking and herbs. It used as a spice in cooking. The fruit of A. elegans can be used in Chinese herbs.

References

  1. 1 2 "Ampelocissus elegans", The Plant List, retrieved 2015-12-18
  2. "Ampelocissus elegans (Kurz) Gegnep.", Urban Forest: An Identification Guide to the Flora of Singapore and Southeast Asia, retrieved 2015-12-17


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