Ampelocissus polystachya - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polystachya
ID:
532236
Status:
valid
Authors:
Planch.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 5: 411 (1887)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000531568
Common Names
- Ampelocissus polystachya
- Polystachya Creeper
- Climbing Vine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ampelocissus polystachya (also called Polystachya 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 India, China, and Southeast Asia. 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 polystachya 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 polystachya 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ampelocissus polystachya 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 polystachya
Ampelocissus polystachya is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests, woodlands, and along riverbanks.
Ampelocissus polystachya FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ampelocissus polystachya?
Ampelocissus polystachya
What is the common name of Ampelocissus polystachya?
Many-spiked vine
Where is Ampelocissus polystachya 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2634409: Based on the initial data import
Jules Émile Planchon (1823-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Planch.' in the authors string.