Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Species:
angolensis
ID:
532124

Status:
valid

Authors:
Planch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Vigne Amér. Vitic. Eur. 9: 48 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000531456

Common Names

  • Angolan Ampelocissus
  • Angolan Vine
  • Ampelocissus Angolensis

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Synonyms

  • Vitis angolensis Baker [unknown]

Description

Ampelocissus angolensis (also called Angolan 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 angolensis 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

The flowers of Ampelocissus angolensis are small and white in color. The seeds are small and black in color and are enclosed in a thin, papery covering. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ampelocissus angolensis 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 angolensis

Ampelocissus angolensis is native to tropical Africa.

Ampelocissus angolensis FAQ

What is the optimal soil pH for Ampelocissus angolensis?

Ampelocissus angolensis prefers a soil pH between 6.0 and 7.5.

What is the optimal temperature for Ampelocissus angolensis?

Ampelocissus angolensis prefers temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

How much light does Ampelocissus angolensis need?

Ampelocissus angolensis 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,

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