Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Species:
thyrsiflora
ID:
532263

Status:
valid

Authors:
Planch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 5: 409 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000531595



Common Names

  • Thyrsiflora Cissus
  • Thyrsiflora Ivy
  • Thyrsiflora Vine


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Synonyms

  • Ampelocissus compositifolia Planch. [unknown]
  • Ampelopsis macrophylla Blume ex Planch. [unknown]
  • Cissus thyrsiflora Blume [unknown]
  • Vitis thyrsiflora Miq. [unknown]
  • Vitis compositifolia M.A.Lawson [unknown]

Description

Ampelocissus thyrsiflora (also called Thyrse-flowered Creeper, among many other common names) is a woody, evergreen climber native to India and Sri Lanka. It has glossy, dark green leaves with three leaflets and small, white flowers. It is found in moist forests and along streams in tropical regions.

Uses & Benefits

Ampelocissus thyrsiflora 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 thyrsiflora are small and white 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 thyrsiflora is a fast-growing climber that can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in moist, well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun and can tolerate partial shade.

Where to Find Ampelocissus thyrsiflora

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

Ampelocissus thyrsiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ampelocissus thyrsiflora?

Ampelocissus thyrsiflora

What are the common names of Ampelocissus thyrsiflora?

Grape ivy, grape-leaf ivy

What is the growth habit of Ampelocissus thyrsiflora?

Ampelocissus thyrsiflora is a climbing vine with woody stems

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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