OBJECTIVE: To establish a method for the pharmacognosy identification of Zhuang medicine Ampelopsis grossedentata. METHODS: Original plant, medicinal properties and microscopic identification features were observed; TLC was adopted for the qualitative identification of it. RESULTS: The branch,leat and flower of original plant showed significant identification features,as well as the stem,tassel,leat and the stem cross-section,leaf cross-section,leaf surface and powder of medicinal materials; TLC spots were clear and well separated. CONCLUSIONS: The study can be used for the identification of Zhuang medicine A. grossedentata.