Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Species:
africana
ID:
532121

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lour.) Merr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc. , n.s., 24(2): 253 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000531453

Common Names

  • African Ampelocissus
  • African Vine
  • Ampelocissus Africana

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Synonyms

  • Vitis grantii Baker [unknown]
  • Vitis mossambicensis Klotzsch [unknown]
  • Vitis asarifolia Baker [unknown]
  • Vitis chantinii Lecard ex Carrière [unknown]
  • Vitis hardyi Planch. [unknown]
  • Pareira brava Lour. ex Gomes [unknown]
  • Ampelocissus asarifolia Planch. [unknown]
  • Ampelocissus chantinii Planch. [unknown]
  • Ampelocissus gourmaensis A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Ampelocissus grantii (Baker) Planch. [unknown]
  • Ampelocissus hardyi (Planch.) Galet [unknown]
  • Ampelocissus mossambicensis Planch. [unknown]
  • Ampelocissus schliebenii Werderm. [unknown]
  • Ampelocissus volkensii Gilg [unknown]
  • Ampelopsis africana Steud. [unknown]
  • Botria africana Lour. [unknown]

Description

Ampelocissus africana (also called African Ampelocissus, among many other common names) is a species of woody vine native to Africa. It is an evergreen vine, with leaves that are ovate to oblong in shape, and have entire margins. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ampelocissus africana 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ampelocissus africana var. migeodii Verdc.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ampelocissus africana has small, yellow flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ampelocissus africana is a perennial vine 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 Ampelocissus africana

Ampelocissus africana is native to tropical Africa.

Ampelocissus africana FAQ

What is the optimal soil pH for Ampelocissus africana?

Ampelocissus africana prefers a soil pH between 6.0 and 7.5.

What is the optimal temperature for Ampelocissus africana?

Ampelocissus africana prefers temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

How much light does Ampelocissus africana need?

Ampelocissus africana prefers bright, indirect light.

Species in the Ampelocissus genus

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, Ampelocissus javalensis,

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2634304: Based on the initial data import
João de Loureiro (1710-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lour.' in the authors string.
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.