Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
meridionalis
ID:
1301632

Status:
valid

Authors:
Keraudren

Source:
tro

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 112: 71, f. 1 1965

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001300970

Common Names

  • Ampelosycios meridionalis
  • Southern Ampelosycios
  • Southern False Agave

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Description

Ampelosycios meridionalis (also called 'Southern Ampelosycios', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cucurbitaceae family. It is a climbing vine with alternate, palmately lobed leaves. It is native to Madagascar and grows in dry forests, thickets, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Ampelosycios meridionalis is a medicinal plant used to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach ache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ampelosycios meridionalis are small, yellow-green in color and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ampelosycios meridionalis is a tropical vine that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and requires regular watering. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Ampelosycios meridionalis

Ampelosycios meridionalis can be found in the mountains of Central and Eastern Europe.

Ampelosycios meridionalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ampelosycios meridionalis?

Ampelosycios meridionalis

What is the common name of Ampelosycios meridionalis?

Southern Ampelosycios

Where is Ampelosycios meridionalis native to?

Madagascar

Species in the Ampelosycios genus

Species in the Cucurbitaceae family

Abobra tenuifolia, Acanthosicyos horridus, Actinostemma lobatum, Actinostemma parvifolium, Actinostemma tenerum, Alsomitra macrocarpa, Ampelosicyos humblotii, Ampelosicyos major, Ampelosicyos meridionalis, Ampelosicyos scandens, Ampelosicyos bosseri, Ampelosicyos leandrii, Ampelosycios meridionalis, Ampelosycios scandens, Apodanthera anatuyana, Apodanthera argentea, Apodanthera aspera, Apodanthera biflora, Apodanthera bradei, Apodanthera cinerea, Apodanthera eriocalyx, Apodanthera fasciculata, Apodanthera ferreyrana, Apodanthera glaziovii, Apodanthera hindii, Apodanthera hirtella, Apodanthera laciniosa, Apodanthera linearis, Apodanthera mandonii, Apodanthera mathewsii, Apodanthera palmeri, Apodanthera sagittifolia, Apodanthera smilacifolia, Apodanthera succulenta, Apodanthera tumbeziana, Apodanthera ulei, Apodanthera undulata, Apodanthera villosa, Apodanthera weberbaueri, Apodanthera longipedicellata, Austrobryonia argillicola, Austrobryonia centralis, Austrobryonia micrantha, Austrobryonia pilbarensis, Baijiania borneensis, Baijiania taiwaniana, Baijiania decipiens, Baijiania smitinandii, Bambekea racemosa, Bayabusua clarkei,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-9200411: Based on the initial data import
Monique Keraudren (1928-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Keraudren' in the authors string.