Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Species:
rugosa
ID:
532247

Status:
valid

Authors:
Planch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Vigne Amér. Vitic. Eur. 8: 374 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000531579



Common Names

  • Rugose Cissus
  • Rugose Ivy
  • Rugose Vine


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Synonyms

  • Ampelocissus nervosa Planch. [unknown]
  • Vitis nervosa M.A.Lawson [unknown]
  • Vitis rugosa Wall. [unknown]

Description

Ampelocissus rugosa (also called 'Climbing Fig', among many other common names) is a woody vine native to India and Southeast Asia. It has tendrils with adhesive discs that help it climb trees and other structures. It has compound leaves with three leaflets, and its flowers are small and yellow. It prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ampelocissus rugosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ampelocissus rugosa are small and yellow in color. The seeds are small and black in color and are enclosed in a thin, papery covering. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ampelocissus rugosa 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 rugosa

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

Ampelocissus rugosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ampelocissus rugosa?

Ampelocissus rugosa

What is the common name of Ampelocissus rugosa?

Rugosa Creeper

What type of plant is Ampelocissus rugosa?

Evergreen climber

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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