Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Species:
artemisiifolia
ID:
532131

Status:
valid

Authors:
Planch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 33: 458. 1886

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000531463

Common Names

  • Artemisia-leaved Ampelocissus
  • Artemisia-leaved Vine
  • Ampelocissus Artemisiifolia

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Description

Ampelocissus artemisiifolia (also called Artemisiifolia 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 artemisiifolia 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 artemisiifolia has small yellow flowers and small black seeds. The seedlings are small and have long stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ampelocissus artemisiifolia is a fast-growing, evergreen climber that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is propagated by stem cuttings in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The cuttings should be kept moist and shaded until they have rooted. Once established, the plant can tolerate full sun and dry conditions.

Where to Find Ampelocissus artemisiifolia

Ampelocissus artemisiifolia is native to tropical Africa.

Ampelocissus artemisiifolia FAQ

What is the optimal soil pH for Ampelocissus artemisiifolia?

Ampelocissus artemisiifolia prefers a soil pH between 6.0 and 7.5.

What is the optimal temperature for Ampelocissus artemisiifolia?

Ampelocissus artemisiifolia prefers temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

How much light does Ampelocissus artemisiifolia need?

Ampelocissus artemisiifolia 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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