

Rhoicissus
Botanical name: Rhoicissus
Rhoicissus
Botanical name: Rhoicissus


Species of Rhoicissus


Baboon grape

Rhoicissus rhomboidea

Rhoicissus digitata

Forest grape
Forest grape (Rhoicissus tomentosa) is an attractive climbing vine, so-named because of its vine-like leaves and grape-like purple fruits. The plant's Latin name Tormentosa means felt-like and describes the soft hairs that cover the plant's young leaves and stems. This plant is grown in many tropical gardens as an attractive alternative to ivy.




Scientific Classification
