Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Species:
tomentosus
ID:
1146028

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) Wild & R.B.Drumm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Kirkia 3: 18 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001145366



Common Names

  • Rhoicissus tomentosus
  • Tomentose Rhoicissus
  • Tomentose Grape Ivy


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Description

Rhoicissus tomentosus (also called Tomentose Rhoicissus, 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

Rhoicissus tomentosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. Its leaves are also used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhoicissus tomentosus has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Where to Find Rhoicissus tomentosus

Rhoicissus tomentosus is native to South Africa 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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-34000278: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
Hiram Wild (1917-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wild' in the authors string.
Robert Bailey Drummond (1924-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.B.Drumm.' in the authors string.