There are 3 to 5 leaflets and 7 petioles. The petioles are 10 to 15 cm long, glabrous or sparsely pubescent. The leaflets are paper or thin leathery, oval shaped, 6 to 12 cm long and 2.5 to 6 cm wide. The apex of the leaves gradually becomes sharp, the base of the leaves is round, the edges are spiny serrations, and the petioles of the leaflets are 3 to 10 mm long.
Gynostemma pentaphyllum leaves are membranous or papery, in the shape of bird's feet, with 3 to 9 leaflets, usually 5 to 7, petiole 3 to 7 cm long, leaflets are oval oblong or lanceolate, with wavy or round teeth on the edge, dark green on the top and light green on the back.
Five leaf ginseng has a corymbose panicle, terminal, inflorescence diameter of 2 to 2.5 cm, white flowers, flowers have 5 petals, grow about 2 mm, usually grow into a cap.
The corolla of Gynostemma pentaphyllum is light green or white, with 5 deep splits, and the lobes are ovate lanceolate, 2.5 to 3 mm long and 1 mm wide.
