Tetrastigma leucostaphylum, the Indian chestnut vine, is a flowering plant in the family Vitaceae. It is native to Sri Lanka, India, Nepal and South East Asia.
Its leaves are in clusters of three, five or seven and fan out from a single point. The middle one is often the biggest.
Ecology Relationship with Rafflesia In Sumatra, Tetrastigma leucostaphylum serves as host for the world's largest flower, the parasitic plant Rafflesia arnoldii. In Rafflesia Forest Reserve in Borneo, Tetrastigma leucostaphylum hosts Rafflesia pricei.
Medicinal Use The Indian chestnut vine is used in various ways by traditional people.
Conservation The conservation status of the Indian chestnut vine is not verified. It is not listed on the IUCN Red List.
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