Status:
valid
Authors:
Forero & A.H.Gentry
Source:
cmp
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 55: 365 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000531442
Common Names
- Large-fruit Ampelocera
- Large-fruit Ampelocissus
- Large-fruit Vine
Description
Ampelocera macrocarpa (also called Large-fruited Ampelocera, among many other common names) is a species of woody vine native to Central and South America. It is an evergreen vine, with leaves that are lanceolate to ovate in shape, and have entire margins. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ampelocera macrocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomach ache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ampelocera macrocarpa has small, yellow flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ampelocera macrocarpa is a perennial shrub that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by taking cuttings in late spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but it can take up to two years for the seeds to germinate.
Where to Find Ampelocera macrocarpa
Ampelocera macrocarpa is found in tropical rainforests in South America, particularly in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Ampelocera macrocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ampelocera macrocarpa?
Ampelocera macrocarpa
What is the common name of Ampelocera macrocarpa?
Large-fruited Ampelocera
Where is Ampelocera macrocarpa found?
South America
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,