Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
592355

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Guill. & Perr.) Suess.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. ed. 2 , 20d: 278 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591687



Common Names

  • Cayratia gracilis
  • Gracilis Cayratia
  • Cayratia Vine


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Synonyms

  • Vitis gracilis Baker [unknown]
  • Cissus bigemina Harv. [unknown]
  • Cissus gracilis Guill. & Perr. [unknown]
  • Cissus membranacea Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Cissus subdiaphana Steud. [unknown]
  • Cissus tenuicaulis Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Vitis tenuicaulis Baker [unknown]

Description

Cayratia gracilis (also called Five-petal Grape, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Vitaceae family. It is native to China, and is found in mountain forests, shrublands, and grasslands. This plant has a woody stem, and its leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate-lanceolate in shape. Its flowers are white and have five petals.

Uses & Benefits

Cayratia gracilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used for erosion control and to provide shade.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cayratia gracilis is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cayratia gracilis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Cayratia gracilis

Cayratia gracilis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.

Cayratia gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cayratia gracilis?

Cayratia gracilis

What is the family of Cayratia gracilis?

Vitaceae

What is the habitat of Cayratia gracilis?

It is found in moist forests, thickets, and grasslands

Species in the Cayratia genus

Cayratia lanceolata, Cayratia acris, Cayratia acuminata, Cayratia albifolia, Cayratia anemonifolia, Cayratia apoensis, Cayratia calcicola, Cayratia cambodiana, Cayratia cardiophylla, Cayratia cardiospermoidea, Cayratia ceratophora, Cayratia ciliifera, Cayratia clematidea, Cayratia cordifolia, Cayratia corniculata, Cayratia cumingiana, Cayratia cuneata, Cayratia daliensis, Cayratia debilis, Cayratia delicatula, Cayratia dichromocarpa, Cayratia eurynema, Cayratia fugongensis, Cayratia gracilis, Cayratia hayatae, Cayratia ibuensis, Cayratia imerinensis, Cayratia irosinensis, Cayratia lineata, Cayratia longiflora, Cayratia maritima, Cayratia medoensis, Cayratia megacarpa, Cayratia melananthera, Cayratia menglaensis, Cayratia mollissima, Cayratia nervosa, Cayratia novemfolia, Cayratia oligocarpa, Cayratia palauana, Cayratia palmata, Cayratia pedata, Cayratia pellita, Cayratia polydactyla, Cayratia pterita, Cayratia reticulata, Cayratia ridleyi, Cayratia roxburghii, Cayratia saponaria, Cayratia schumanniana,

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-2706535: Based on the initial data import
George Samuel Perrottet (1790-1870): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Perr.' in the authors string.
Karl Suessenguth (1893-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Suess.' in the authors string.
Jean Baptiste Antoine Guillemin (1796-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guill.' in the authors string.