Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Species:
vicaryana
ID:
1146299

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


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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.

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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 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 tro-34001488: Based on the initial data import
Wilhelm Sulpiz Kurz (1834-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kurz' in the authors string.
H.B. Naithani (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.B.Naithani' in the authors string.