Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Species:
heptaphylla
ID:
1145994

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Planch.) Britton

Source:
tro

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Fl. S.E. U.S. : 759 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001145332



Common Names

  • Parthenocissus heptaphylla
  • Seven-Leaved Parthenocissus
  • Seven-Leaved Grape


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Description

Parthenocissus heptaphylla (also called Seven-leaved Parthenocissus, among many other common names) is a deciduous woody vine native to the eastern United States. It has lobed leaves and small green-yellow flowers. It typically grows in woodlands, thickets, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Parthenocissus heptaphylla is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Parthenocissus heptaphylla has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parthenocissus heptaphylla is a perennial plant that prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or seed.

Where to Find Parthenocissus heptaphylla

Parthenocissus heptaphylla is native to China and can be found in moist, shady areas.

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

Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' 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:184080-2: Based on the initial data import