Description
Tetrastigma gilgianum (also called Chinese grape, among many other common names) is a perennial woody vine native to China and India. It has a climbing habit and can reach up to 8 m in length. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in forests, woodlands, and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Tetrastigma gilgianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, pain, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tetrastigma gilgianum is a small, white, bell-shaped flower that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.