Synonyms: 

Olea laevis Stokes

Tetrapilus dioicus (Roxb.) L.A.S.Johnson

Systematic Position

Kingdom:  Plantae

Phylum: Tracheophyta

Order: Lamiales

Family: Oleaceae

Native: Indian subcontinent.

Common Names

English – Rose Sandalwood

Malayalam – കരിവെട്ടി

Description:

Tetrapilus dioicus, also known as black bryony, is a climbing vine with heart-shaped leaves and small greenish flowers, producing poisonous red berries.

Habitat:

Moist deciduous, semi-evergreen, and forest edges.

Distribution:

Tropical & Subtropical Asia.

Uses:

Tetrapilus dioicus is not commonly used for any specific purposes due to its toxicity; however, it has been historically used in traditional medicine with caution.