Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
volubilis
ID:
532098

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Turcz.) Dugand

Source:
cmp

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Caldasia 9: 404 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000531430



Common Names

  • Twining Ampelamus
  • Twining Ampelocissus
  • Twining Vine


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Synonyms

  • Enslenia volubilis (Turcz.) H.Karst. [unknown]
  • Gonolobus volubilis (Turcz.) Vail [unknown]
  • Nematuris volubilis Turcz. [unknown]

Description

Ampelamus volubilis (also called the twining-rush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in wet areas such as marshes, bogs, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Ampelamus volubilis is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ampelamus volubilis has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ampelamus volubilis is a fast-growing, evergreen vine that can be propagated by cuttings or by layering. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Ampelamus volubilis

Ampelamus volubilis is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey and north to the United Kingdom.

Ampelamus volubilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ampelamus volubilis?

Ampelamus volubilis

What is the common name of Ampelamus volubilis?

Twining Ampelamus

What is the natural habitat of Ampelamus volubilis?

Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands

Species in the Ampelamus genus

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2634282: Based on the initial data import
Nikolai Turczaninov (1796-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turcz.' in the authors string.
Armando Dugand (1906-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dugand' in the authors string.