noordelike boesmansdruif, bitterdruif, droog-my-keel, wildedruif
isinwazi, umthwazi
isaqoni, umnxeba, ulatile, uchithibhunga
Rhoicissus tridentata is a fast-growing, hardy, deciduous, scrambling creeper or small shrub, up to 3 meters high, with trifoliate, shiny, dark green leaves and tendrils. New branches are covered in rusty hairs. Small, greenish-yellow flowers appear in clusters in summer, followed by decorative clusters of red to black, edible, grape-like berries. The plant is common in savanna, open grassy woodland, forest margins, and rocky outcrops.
The fleshy fruits attract birds and mammals, aiding seed dispersal. Flowers attract bees, flies, butterflies, and sunbirds for pollination. Leaves are eaten by caterpillars of the Silver-striped Hawkmoth and browsed by game. Tubers are eaten by bushpig, porcupine, and baboons. The plant provides cover and food for a range of wildlife and supports insect and bird diversity.
Small, greenish-yellow flowers in clusters; red to black berries are edible and highly attractive to birds and mammals.
Fruits are eaten by birds; dense growth offers nesting and cover.
Sow fresh seeds in well-drained soil; germinates readily.
Stem cuttings root easily.
Tuberous roots used in traditional medicine for fertility, stomach, kidney, and bladder complaints; fruits eaten raw.
Leaves browsed by game; tubers eaten by wild mammals.
Tuberous roots reported to be poisonous if eaten in quantity.
Useful for stabilizing slopes, providing habitat, and increasing biodiversity in restoration projects.
