

Tetrastigma
Botanical name: Tetrastigma
Tetrastigma
Botanical name: Tetrastigma


Description

Tetrastigma are lianas that climb with tendrils and have palmately compound leaves. The species are found in subtropical and tropical regions of Asia, Malaysia, and Australia. Tetrastigma is derived from Greek and means 'four stigmas', in reference to its four-lobed stigma.


Species of Tetrastigma


Assamese
Assamese (Tetrastigma planicaule) is named for the Indian state of Assam, but it can be found growing wild in forest valleys and rocky areas outside the Indian subcontinent. You are most likely to observe assamese in its forest home between spring and early summer, when its green-white flowers are in bloom.

Tetrastigma hemsleyanum
Tetrastigma hemsleyanum are lianas that climb with tendrils and have palmately compound leaves. The species are found in subtropical and tropical regions of Asia, Malaysia, and Australia. Tetrastigma hemsleyanum is derived from Greek and means 'four stigmas', in reference to its four-lobed stigma.

Javan grape
The javan grape grows in Asia's subtropical and tropical climates. It's an evergreen vine that's used primarily in landscaping. Its leaves are small and oval-shaped, making it look similar to a daisy. The best way to identify this plant is by its flowers, which are very small and white on top and yellowish on the bottom with no petals.

Hemsley's rockvine
Hemsley's rockvine are lianas that climb with tendrils and have palmately compound leaves. The species are found in subtropical and tropical regions of Asia, Malaysia, and Australia. Hemsley's rockvine is derived from Greek and means 'four stigmas', in reference to its four-lobed stigma.




Scientific Classification
