Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kurz) H.B.Naithani
Source:
tro
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Flow. Pl. India, Nepal & Bhutan : 98 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001145637
Common Names
- Parthenocissus vicaryana
- Vicary's Virginia Creeper
- Vicary's Woodbine
Description
Parthenocissus vicaryana (also called Boston ivy, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Vitaceae family. It is native to China, India, and Myanmar. It is a woody climber with tendrils and its leaves are simple and alternate. It grows in forests, thickets, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Parthenocissus vicaryana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Parthenocissus vicaryana has small, yellow-green flowers, and its fruit is a small, fleshy, red berry. Its seeds are small, black and glossy. Seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Parthenocissus vicaryana is a woody climber native to China. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil. Once established, the plant requires minimal care.
Where to Find Parthenocissus vicaryana
Parthenocissus vicaryana is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky slopes and garrigues.
Species in the Parthenocissus genus
Parthenocissus quinquefolia,
Parthenocissus tricuspidata,
Parthenocissus vitacea,
Parthenocissus heptaphylla,
Parthenocissus semicordata,
Parthenocissus vicaryana,
Parthenocissus henryana,
Parthenocissus laetevirens,
Parthenocissus suberosus,
Parthenocissus feddei,
Parthenocissus dalzielii,
Parthenocissus sichuanensis,
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,