Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Species:
ochracea
ID:
532228

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 11: 125 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000531560



Common Names

  • Ampelocissus ochracea
  • Ochracea Creeper
  • Climbing Vine


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Synonyms

  • Vitis ochracea Teijsm. & Binn. [unknown]
  • Cissus ochracea Teijsm. & Binn. [unknown]

Description

Ampelocissus ochracea (also called Ochraceous 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 ochracea 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 ochracea 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 ochracea can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Stem cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Ampelocissus ochracea

Ampelocissus ochracea is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests, woodlands, and along riverbanks.

Ampelocissus ochracea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ampelocissus ochracea?

Ampelocissus ochracea

What is the common name of Ampelocissus ochracea?

Ochre-flowered vine

Where is Ampelocissus ochracea 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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