Causonis trifolia (L.) Mabb. & J.Wen

Etymology Genus -
Species Three-leaved
Family Vitaceae
Synonyms Cayratia trifolia (L.) Domin
Common Names Bush Grape, Fox Grape, Three-leaved Wild Vine
Status Native: Vulnerable
Form Climber
Native Distribution Tropical & Subtropical Asia to West Pacific

Diagnostics:

A climber commonly found in young secondary forests. It has three leaflets, each with serrated margins. The fruits grow in clusters like grapes and ripen to dark purple.


Natural growing climber at the Singapore Zoo (2025).

Trifoliate leaf.

Leaflet underside.

Inflorescence.

Fruits.

Author: Siyang
Posted: 2025-11-01 / Modified: 2025-11-02


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