Cayratia mollissima - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Planch.) Gagnep.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 1: 345 1911
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591711
Common Names
- Cayratia mollissima
- Mollissima Cayratia
- Cayratia Vine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cayratia mollissima (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 mollissima 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 mollissima is white and has five petals. Its seeds are small and round and its seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cayratia mollissima 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 mollissima
Cayratia mollissima is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Cayratia mollissima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cayratia mollissima?
Cayratia mollissima
What type of plant is Cayratia mollissima?
Vine
Where is Cayratia mollissima native to?
Southeast Asia
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
François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.
Jules Émile Planchon (1823-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Planch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:869705-1: Based on the initial data import