Ampelopsis vitifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vitifolia
ID:
532448
Status:
valid
Authors:
Planch.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 5: 454 (1887)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000531780
Common Names
- Ampelopsis vitifolia
- Grape-leaved Porcelainberry
- Vitifolia Ampelopsis
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- Vitis persica Boiss. [unknown]
- Vitis aegirophylla Boiss. [unknown]
- Ampelopsis aegirophylla Planch. [unknown]
- Cissus aegirophylla Bunge [unknown]
- Cissus vitifolia Boiss. [unknown]
Description
Ampelopsis vitifolia (also called Grape-leaved peppervine, among many other common names) is a woody vine with oval-shaped leaves. It is native to China and is found in forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Ampelopsis vitifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, sore throat, and skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Ampelopsis vitifolia sub. hazarganjiensis Nazim. & QaiserFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ampelopsis vitifolia is a small, greenish-white, bell-shaped structure. The seed is a small, black, shiny nut-like structure. The seedlings are small, slender, and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ampelopsis vitifolia is a deciduous, twining vine. It can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Ampelopsis vitifolia
Ampelopsis vitifolia is native to eastern North America and can be found in woodlands and along streams.
Ampelopsis vitifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ampelopsis vitifolia?
Ampelopsis vitifolia
What is the common name of Ampelopsis vitifolia?
Grape-leaved Ampelopsis
What is the native range of Ampelopsis vitifolia?
Eastern Asia
Species in the Ampelopsis genus
Ampelopsis acerifolia, Ampelopsis aconitifolia, Ampelopsis acutidentata, Ampelopsis bodinieri, Ampelopsis cantoniensis, Ampelopsis chondisensis, Ampelopsis cordata, Ampelopsis delavayana, Ampelopsis denudata, Ampelopsis glandulosa, Ampelopsis humulifolia, Ampelopsis japonica, Ampelopsis mollifolia, Ampelopsis orientalis, Ampelopsis tomentosa, Ampelopsis vitifolia, Ampelopsis delavayana, Ampelopsis wangii,
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-2634603: Based on the initial data import
Jules Émile Planchon (1823-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Planch.' in the authors string.