Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mengziensis
ID:
1246832

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.L.Li

Source:
tro

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Chin. J. Appl. Environ. Biol. 2(3): 245 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001246170



Common Names

  • Vitis mengziensis
  • Mengziensis Vitis
  • Meng Vitis


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Description

Vitis mengziensis (also called Mengzi Grape, among many other common names) is a deciduous vine native to South America. It grows up to 10 m tall and has leaves that are ovate, with a pointed tip, and are up to 8 cm long. It is found in dry forests, scrublands, and rocky areas in Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Uses & Benefits

Vitis mengziensis is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, malaria, and dysentery. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vitis mengziensis is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vitis mengziensis is propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring, when the plant is actively growing. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer.

Where to Find Vitis mengziensis

Vitis mengziensis is native to China. It can be found in tropical and subtropical climates, in forests and woodlands.

Vitis mengziensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vitis mengziensis?

Vitis mengziensis

What is the common name of Vitis mengziensis?

Meng Zien Grape

What is the family of Vitis mengziensis?

Vitaceae

Species in the Vitis genus

Vitis labrusca, Vitis metziana, Vitis giradiana, Vitis pedicellata, Vitis retordi, Vitis balansaeana, Vitis berlandieri, Vitis blancoi, Vitis amurensis, Vitis aestivalis, Vitis coignetiae, Vitis cardiophylla, Vitis tiliifolia, Vitis vinifera, Vitis rupestris, Vitis riparia, Vitis rotundifolia, Vitis vulpina, Vitis peninsularis, Vitis qinlingensis, Vitis nuristanica, Vitis jaegeriana, Vitis xunyangensis, Vitis saccharifera, Vitis doaniana, Vitis davidi, Vitis sinoternata, Vitis wenxianensis, Vitis arizonica, Vitis cinerea, Vitis flexuosa, Vitis bourgaeana, Vitis acerifolia, Vitis californica, Vitis girdiana, Vitis monticola, Vitis mustangensis, Vitis novae-angliae, Vitis palmata, Vitis shuttleworthii, Vitis jinzhainensis, Vitis novogranatensis, Vitis nesbittiana, Vitis biformis, Vitis bryoniifolia, Vitis romanetii, Vitis popenoei, Vitis longquanensis, Vitis luochengensis, Vitis yuenlingensis,

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,

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