Status:
valid
Authors:
Griseb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Cub. : 57 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000531433
Common Names
- Cuban Ampelocera
- Cuban Ampelocissus
- Cuban Vine
Description
Ampelocera cubensis (also called the Cuban twining-rush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Cuba. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in wet areas such as marshes, bogs, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Ampelocera cubensis is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ampelocera cubensis has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ampelocera cubensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by layering. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Ampelocera cubensis
Ampelocera cubensis is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey and north to the United Kingdom.
Ampelocera cubensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ampelocera cubensis?
Ampelocera cubensis
What is the common name of Ampelocera cubensis?
Cuban Ampelocera
What is the natural habitat of Ampelocera cubensis?
Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands
Species in the Ampelocera genus
Ampelocera albertiae,
Ampelocera cubensis,
Ampelocera edentula,
Ampelocera glabra,
Ampelocera hottlei,
Ampelocera longissima,
Ampelocera macphersonii,
Ampelocera macrocarpa,
Ampelocera pubescens,
Ampelocera ruizii,
Ampelocera verrucosa,
Species in the Ulmaceae family
Ampelocera albertiae,
Ampelocera cubensis,
Ampelocera edentula,
Ampelocera glabra,
Ampelocera hottlei,
Ampelocera longissima,
Ampelocera macphersonii,
Ampelocera macrocarpa,
Ampelocera pubescens,
Ampelocera ruizii,
Ampelocera verrucosa,
Chaetachme aristata,
Hemiptelea davidii,
Holoptelea grandis,
Holoptelea integrifolia,
Phyllostylon rhamnoides,
Planera aquatica,
Ulmus minor,
Ulmus mexicana,
Ulmus lesueurii,
Ulmus laevis,
Ulmus glabra,
Ulmus elliptica,
Ulmus hollandica,
Ulmus uyematsui,
Ulmus rubra,
Ulmus pumila,
Ulmus thomasii,
Ulmus brandisiana,
Ulmus androssowii,
Ulmus canescens,
Ulmus americana,
Ulmus alata,
Ulmus davidiana,
Ulmus glaucescens,
Ulmus parvifolia,
Ulmus serotina,
Ulmus crassifolia,
Ulmus laciniata,
Ulmus macrocarpa,
Ulmus castaneifolia,
Ulmus bergmanniana,
Ulmus changii,
Ulmus elongata,
Ulmus gaussenii,
Ulmus lamellosa,
Ulmus kunmingensis,
Ulmus harbinensis,
Ulmus pseudopropinqua,
Ulmus chenmoui,