Status:
valid
Authors:
Planch.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 5: 441 (1887)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410070
Common Names
- Scarious Tetrastigma
- Scarious Vine
- Scarious Climber
Description
Tetrastigma scariosum (also called Chinese Ivy, among many other common names) is a woody climber native to tropical Asia and Australia. It has tendrils and is found in forests, thickets, and along roadsides. It has alternate, simple, ovate to elliptic leaves with entire margins and yellowish-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Tetrastigma scariosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Tetrastigma scariosum are small, greenish-white and have four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tetrastigma scariosum is a woody climber that can be propagated from stem cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Tetrastigma scariosum
Tetrastigma scariosum is native to tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to Angola and south to South Africa.
Tetrastigma scariosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tetrastigma scariosum?
Tetrastigma scariosum
What is the habitat of Tetrastigma scariosum?
Tetrastigma scariosum is found in moist, shady forests.
What is the flowering season of Tetrastigma scariosum?
Tetrastigma scariosum flowers from April to June.
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,