Status:
valid
Authors:
B.V.Shetty & P.Singh
Source:
ksu
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 42: 933 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000457682
Common Names
- Tetrastigma gamblei
- Gamblei's Tetrastigma
- Tetrastigma's Gamblei
Description
Tetrastigma gamblei (also called Chinese grape, among many other common names) is a perennial woody vine native to China and India. It has a climbing habit and can reach up to 8 m in length. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in forests, woodlands, and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Tetrastigma gamblei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful and attractive foliage and is often used as a hedge or border plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tetrastigma gamblei flowers are small, yellowish-green in colour, and have four petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tetrastigma gamblei is a climbing shrub native to Southeast Asia. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-draining soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or by seed.
Where to Find Tetrastigma gamblei
Tetrastigma gamblei is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.
Tetrastigma gamblei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tetrastigma gamblei?
Tetrastigma gamblei
What is the common name of Tetrastigma gamblei?
Gamble's Tetrastigma
Where is Tetrastigma gamblei found?
Tetrastigma gamblei is found in India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam
Species in the Tetrastigma genus
Tetrastigma amboinense,
Tetrastigma angustifolium,
Tetrastigma oliviforme,
Tetrastigma harmandii,
Tetrastigma hookeri,
Tetrastigma rafflesiae,
Tetrastigma gaudichaudianum,
Tetrastigma papillosum,
Tetrastigma papuanum,
Tetrastigma pergamaceum,
Tetrastigma mutabile,
Tetrastigma dichotomum,
Tetrastigma ramentaceum,
Tetrastigma articulatum,
Tetrastigma quadridens,
Tetrastigma thomsonianum,
Tetrastigma retinervium,
Tetrastigma robustum,
Tetrastigma rupestre,
Tetrastigma scariosum,
Tetrastigma tetragynum,
Tetrastigma subsuberosum,
Tetrastigma heterophyllum,
Tetrastigma crenatum,
Tetrastigma coriaceum,
Tetrastigma clementis,
Tetrastigma cambodianum,
Tetrastigma brunneum,
Tetrastigma beauvaisii,
Tetrastigma chapaense,
Tetrastigma havilandii,
Tetrastigma gilgianum,
Tetrastigma gibbosum,
Tetrastigma backanense,
Tetrastigma enervium,
Tetrastigma ellipticum,
Tetrastigma eberhardtii,
Tetrastigma diepenhorstii,
Tetrastigma gamblei,
Tetrastigma bambusetorum,
Tetrastigma annamense,
Tetrastigma andamanicum,
Tetrastigma taeniatum,
Tetrastigma robinsonii,
Tetrastigma quadrangulum,
Tetrastigma pyriforme,
Tetrastigma pullei,
Tetrastigma schlechteri,
Tetrastigma schraderi-montis,
Tetrastigma poilanei,
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,