Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Species:
chaffanjonii
ID:
532149

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Lév.) Rehder

Source:
cmp

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 15: 25. 1934

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000531481

Common Names

  • Chaffanjon's Cissus
  • Chaffanjon's Ivy
  • Chaffanjon's Vine

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Description

Ampelocissus chaffanjonii (also called Chaffanjon's Ampelocissus, among many other common names) is a perennial woody vine native to Africa. It is found in moist, disturbed habitats, such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ampelocissus chaffanjonii 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 chaffanjonii

Ampelocissus chaffanjonii is native to tropical Africa.

Ampelocissus chaffanjonii FAQ

What is the optimal soil pH for Ampelocissus chaffanjonii?

Ampelocissus chaffanjonii prefers a soil pH between 6.0 and 7.5.

What is the optimal temperature for Ampelocissus chaffanjonii?

Ampelocissus chaffanjonii prefers temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

How much light does Ampelocissus chaffanjonii need?

Ampelocissus chaffanjonii 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-2634330: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Abel Hector Léveillé (1864-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Lév.' in the authors string.
Alfred Rehder (1863-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rehder' in the authors string.