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Vitis heyneana

Vitis heyneana Schult.
Vitis heyneana
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Vitis heyneana is a climbing vine in the Vitaceae family, native to various regions in Asia. It grows in shrubby or forested habitats, ranging from near sea level to elevations of 3200 meters. The species is characterized by its globose berries, which are purple to nearly black in color.

Description

Vitis heyneana, described in 1819 by Schult., is a species of the genus Vitis. It is distributed across Assam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, East Himalaya, India, Japan, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Taiwan, Tibet, and West Himalaya. This vine thrives in shrubland and forest environments at elevations up to 3200 meters. Its berries are spherical, varying in color from purple to almost black.

Distribution

Assam · Bangladesh · Cambodia · China North-Central · China South-Central · China Southeast · East Himalaya · India · Japan · Myanmar · Nepal · Pakistan · Taiwan · Tibet · West Himalaya

Synonyms

Vitis cordifolia

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