Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
scandens
ID:
1301633

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thouars

Source:
tro

Year:
1808

Citation Micro:
Hist. Vég. Isles Austral. Afriq. 68, t. 22 1808

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001300971

Common Names

  • Ampelosycios scandens
  • Climbing Ampelosycios
  • Climbing False Agave

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Description

Ampelosycios scandens (also called 'Climbing Ampelosycios', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cucurbitaceae family. It is a climbing vine with alternate, palmately lobed leaves. It is native to Madagascar and grows in dry forests, thickets, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Ampelosycios scandens is a medicinal plant used to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach ache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ampelosycios scandens are small, yellow-green in color and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ampelosycios scandens is a tropical vine that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and requires regular watering. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Ampelosycios scandens

Ampelosycios scandens can be found in the mountains of Central and Eastern Europe.

Ampelosycios scandens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ampelosycios scandens?

Ampelosycios scandens

What is the common name of Ampelosycios scandens?

Climbing Ampelosycios

Where is Ampelosycios scandens native to?

Madagascar

Species in the Ampelosycios genus

Species in the Cucurbitaceae family

Abobra tenuifolia, Acanthosicyos horridus, Actinostemma lobatum, Actinostemma parvifolium, Actinostemma tenerum, Alsomitra macrocarpa, Ampelosicyos humblotii, Ampelosicyos major, Ampelosicyos meridionalis, Ampelosicyos scandens, Ampelosicyos bosseri, Ampelosicyos leandrii, Ampelosycios meridionalis, Ampelosycios scandens, Apodanthera anatuyana, Apodanthera argentea, Apodanthera aspera, Apodanthera biflora, Apodanthera bradei, Apodanthera cinerea, Apodanthera eriocalyx, Apodanthera fasciculata, Apodanthera ferreyrana, Apodanthera glaziovii, Apodanthera hindii, Apodanthera hirtella, Apodanthera laciniosa, Apodanthera linearis, Apodanthera mandonii, Apodanthera mathewsii, Apodanthera palmeri, Apodanthera sagittifolia, Apodanthera smilacifolia, Apodanthera succulenta, Apodanthera tumbeziana, Apodanthera ulei, Apodanthera undulata, Apodanthera villosa, Apodanthera weberbaueri, Apodanthera longipedicellata, Austrobryonia argillicola, Austrobryonia centralis, Austrobryonia micrantha, Austrobryonia pilbarensis, Baijiania borneensis, Baijiania taiwaniana, Baijiania decipiens, Baijiania smitinandii, Bambekea racemosa, Bayabusua clarkei,

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