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Also known as Cayratia japonica

Causonis japonica is a vine plant in the grape family, Vitaceae. It is the type species of its genus and is native to tropical and subtropical Asia, Australia and the West Pacific. It is used as a traditional Chinese medicine to relieve swelling and heat, and to enhance diuresis and detoxification.

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Taxonomy

Scientific: Cayratia japonica
Family: Vitaceae
Genus: Cayratia
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Vitales
Habit: herb