Plant Description

Stem is typically woody, cylindrical, and equipped with strong spines. It exhibits a climbing habit, often using trees or other structures for support.

Alternate, simple, and usually cordate or ovate in shape. They possess prominent reticulate venation and are often leathery in texture.

Bears inconspicuous, greenish-yellow flowers in umbel-like clusters on separate male and female plants.

Black berries when ripe.

Phenology

Flowering: September-March.