Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
irosinensis
ID:
592361

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Elmer) Galet

Source:
cmp

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Rech. Meth. Identif. & Classif. Vitac. 2: 327, 372 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591693



Common Names

  • Cayratia irosinensis
  • Irosinensis Cayratia
  • Cayratia Vine


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Synonyms

  • Columella irosinensis Elmer [unknown]

Description

Cayratia irosinensis (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 irosinensis 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 irosinensis is white and has five petals. Its seeds are small and round and its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cayratia irosinensis is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood branches and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Cayratia irosinensis

Cayratia irosinensis 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 irosinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cayratia irosinensis?

Cayratia irosinensis

What is the family of Cayratia irosinensis?

Vitaceae

What is the habitat of Cayratia irosinensis?

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-2706540: Based on the initial data import
Adolph Daniel Edward Elmer (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Elmer' in the authors string.
Pierre Galet (1921-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Galet' in the authors string.