Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Species:
leonensis
ID:
532204

Status:
valid

Authors:
Planch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Vigne Amér. Vitic. Eur. 9: 30 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000531536



Common Names

  • Ampelocissus leonensis
  • Leonensis Creeper
  • Climbing Vine


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Synonyms

  • Vitis lecardii Carrière [unknown]
  • Vitis gorgonobotrys Webb [unknown]
  • Vitis salmonea Baker [unknown]
  • Ampelocissus bakeri Planch. [unknown]
  • Ampelocissus lecardii Planch. [unknown]
  • Ampelocissus salmonea Planch. [unknown]
  • Cissus leonensis Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Vitis leonensis Baker [unknown]

Description

Ampelocissus leonensis (also called Leon's Creeper, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the grape family. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It is an evergreen climber with tendrils and can grow up to 15 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Ampelocissus leonensis is a climbing plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and can be used to cover walls and fences. It is also used as a ground cover and can be used to create a natural screen or hedge.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ampelocissus leonensis is a small, yellow, star-shaped inflorescence. The seed is a small, black, ovoid nut. The seedlings are small, with narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ampelocissus leonensis is a fast-growing climber that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers. Prune regularly to keep it in shape.

Where to Find Ampelocissus leonensis

Ampelocissus leonensis can be found in tropical forests in Southeast Asia.

Ampelocissus leonensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ampelocissus leonensis?

Ampelocissus leonensis

What is the common name of Ampelocissus leonensis?

Leon's vine

Where is Ampelocissus leonensis native to?

Central America

Species in the Ampelocissus genus

Ampelocissus birii, Ampelocissus abyssinica, Ampelocissus acapulcensis, Ampelocissus acetosa, Ampelocissus aculeata, Ampelocissus africana, Ampelocissus amentaceus, Ampelocissus angolensis, Ampelocissus arachnoidea, Ampelocissus araneosa, Ampelocissus artemisiifolia, Ampelocissus ascendiflora, Ampelocissus banaensis, Ampelocissus barbata, Ampelocissus bombycina, Ampelocissus borneensis, Ampelocissus botryostachys, Ampelocissus butoensis, Ampelocissus capillaris, Ampelocissus cardiospermoides, Ampelocissus celebica, Ampelocissus chaffanjonii, Ampelocissus changensis, Ampelocissus cinnamomea, Ampelocissus complanata, Ampelocissus concinna, Ampelocissus debilis, Ampelocissus dekindtiana, Ampelocissus dichothrix, Ampelocissus dissecta, Ampelocissus divaricata, Ampelocissus dolichobotrys, Ampelocissus edulis, Ampelocissus elegans, Ampelocissus elephantina, Ampelocissus erdvendbergianus, Ampelocissus filipes, Ampelocissus floccosus, Ampelocissus frutescens, Ampelocissus gardineri, Ampelocissus gracilipes, Ampelocissus gracilis, Ampelocissus harmandii, Ampelocissus helferi, Ampelocissus hoabinhensis, Ampelocissus humulifolia, Ampelocissus imperialis, Ampelocissus indica, Ampelocissus iomalla, Ampelocissus javalensis,

Species in the Vitaceae family

Acareosperma spireanum, Ampelocissus birii, Ampelocissus abyssinica, Ampelocissus acapulcensis, Ampelocissus acetosa, Ampelocissus aculeata, Ampelocissus africana, Ampelocissus amentaceus, Ampelocissus angolensis, Ampelocissus arachnoidea, Ampelocissus araneosa, Ampelocissus artemisiifolia, Ampelocissus ascendiflora, Ampelocissus banaensis, Ampelocissus barbata, Ampelocissus bombycina, Ampelocissus borneensis, Ampelocissus botryostachys, Ampelocissus butoensis, Ampelocissus capillaris, Ampelocissus cardiospermoides, Ampelocissus celebica, Ampelocissus chaffanjonii, Ampelocissus changensis, Ampelocissus cinnamomea, Ampelocissus complanata, Ampelocissus concinna, Ampelocissus debilis, Ampelocissus dekindtiana, Ampelocissus dichothrix, Ampelocissus dissecta, Ampelocissus divaricata, Ampelocissus dolichobotrys, Ampelocissus edulis, Ampelocissus elegans, Ampelocissus elephantina, Ampelocissus erdvendbergianus, Ampelocissus filipes, Ampelocissus floccosus, Ampelocissus frutescens, Ampelocissus gardineri, Ampelocissus gracilipes, Ampelocissus gracilis, Ampelocissus harmandii, Ampelocissus helferi, Ampelocissus hoabinhensis, Ampelocissus humulifolia, Ampelocissus imperialis, Ampelocissus indica, Ampelocissus iomalla,

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