Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
edentula
ID:
532102

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuhlm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Anais Reunião Sul-Amer. Bot. 3: 75 (1938 publ. 1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000531434

Common Names

  • Toothless Ampelocera
  • Toothless Ampelocissus
  • Toothless Vine

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Synonyms

  • Ampelocera latifolia Ducke [unknown]

Description

Ampelocera edentula (also called the toothless twining-rush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in wet areas such as marshes, bogs, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Ampelocera edentula is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ampelocera edentula has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ampelocera edentula 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 edentula

Ampelocera edentula is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey and north to the United Kingdom.

Ampelocera edentula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ampelocera edentula?

Ampelocera edentula

What is the common name of Ampelocera edentula?

Toothless Ampelocera

What is the natural habitat of Ampelocera edentula?

Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands

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,

References