Ampelocissus elegans
Ampelocissus elegans is a species in the genus Ampelocissus.[1] It is a herbaceous climber with trifoliate leaves.[3]
| Ampelocissus elegans | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Vitales |
| Family: | Vitaceae |
| Genus: | Ampelocissus |
| Species: | A. elegans |
| Binomial name | |
| Ampelocissus elegans | |
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
- "Ampelocissus elegans", The Plant List, retrieved 2015-12-18
- Gagnep. Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Autun 23: 20 1911
- "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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