Status:
valid
Authors:
P.Singh & B.V.Shetty
Source:
cmp
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Fl. Kerala 1: 738 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508375
Common Names
- Ampelocissus Birii
- Birii Ampelocissus
- Birii Ampelocissus Vine
Description
Ampelocissus birii (also called Bir's Ampelocissus, among many other common names) is a species of climbing shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in tropical forests and on rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Ampelocissus birii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ampelocissus birii are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ampelocissus birii is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grown on in a sunny position. Cuttings can be taken in spring or early summer and should be rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Ampelocissus birii
Ampelocissus birii is native to India and can be found in the tropical forests of the Western Ghats.
Ampelocissus birii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ampelocissus birii?
Ampelocissus birii
What is the common name of Ampelocissus birii?
Birii
Where is Ampelocissus birii found?
Northeastern India
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,