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Rhoicissus digitata

by Johan Wentzel

Rhoicissus digitata
Common Name
Baboon grape
Plant Type
Climber
Rhoicissus digitata is a hardy, evergreen creeper with very attractive foliage. The flowers attract many insects and the fruits attract birds.It can be used as a screen or can be draped over a large rock.
Plant Description

Rhoicissus digitata, a fairly hardy robust woody climber has attractive foliage that has russet coloured new growth. The fruits are red brown to purple large berries. The flowers attract many insects and the fruits attract birds. The leaves are browsed by game.

Rhoicissus digitata can be used as a screen or can be draped over a large rock. It can only handle light frost since it is a forest specie.

You may find stock of this plant at Random Harvest.

Afrikaanse Naam
Bobbejaandruif
Hardiness
Hardy
Position
Semi shade
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Summer
Flower Colour
Yellow/green
Shape
Climber
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
5m
Region
Lowvveld, KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, Limpopo
Habitat
Grassland, Savannah
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes

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