Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Species:
araneosa
ID:
532128

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dalzell) Gamble

Source:
cmp

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Fl. Madras : 230 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000531460

Common Names

  • Spidery Ampelocissus
  • Spidery Vine
  • Ampelocissus Araneosa

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Synonyms

  • Cissus araneosa Dalzell [unknown]

Description

Ampelocissus araneosa (also called Spiny Ampelocissus, 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 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 araneosa 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

Ampelocissus araneosa has small yellow flowers and small black seeds. The seedlings are small and have long stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ampelocissus araneosa 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 araneosa

Ampelocissus araneosa is native to tropical Africa.

Ampelocissus araneosa FAQ

What is the optimal soil pH for Ampelocissus araneosa?

Ampelocissus araneosa prefers a soil pH between 6.0 and 7.5.

What is the optimal temperature for Ampelocissus araneosa?

Ampelocissus araneosa prefers temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

How much light does Ampelocissus araneosa need?

Ampelocissus araneosa 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-2634311: Based on the initial data import
James Sykes Gamble (1847-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gamble' in the authors string.
Nicol Alexander Dalzell (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dalzell' in the authors string.