Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gagnep.) W.T.Wang
Source:
tro
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 17(3): 83 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001145687
Common Names
- Tetrastigma triphyllum
- Triphyllum Tetrastigma
- Triphyllum Vine
Description
Tetrastigma triphyllum (also called Triphyllum Tetrastigma, among many other common names) is a deciduous woody vine native to China. It has a climbing habit and produces small, round, green fruits. It is found in forests, along streams, and on hillsides in its native regions.
Uses & Benefits
Tetrastigma triphyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a shade plant.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Tetrastigma triphyllum var. hirtum (Gagnep.) W.T.Wang
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tetrastigma triphyllum is small, white and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tetrastigma triphyllum is a woody, evergreen climber that is native to China and Taiwan. It is best grown in a sheltered, sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings in summer.
Where to Find Tetrastigma triphyllum
Tetrastigma triphyllum is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
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,