Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Species:
cinnamomea
ID:
532153

Status:
valid

Authors:
Planch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 5: 408 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000531485

Common Names

  • Cinnamon Cissus
  • Cinnamon Ivy
  • Cinnamon Vine

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Synonyms

  • Vitis cinnamomea Wall. [unknown]

Description

Ampelocissus cinnamomea (also called Cinnamon Ampelocissus, among many other common names) is a perennial woody vine native to India. It is found in moist, disturbed habitats, such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Ampelocissus cinnamomea is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ampelocissus cinnamomea 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 cinnamomea

Ampelocissus cinnamomea is native to tropical Africa.

Ampelocissus cinnamomea FAQ

What is the optimal soil pH for Ampelocissus cinnamomea?

Ampelocissus cinnamomea prefers a soil pH between 6.0 and 7.5.

What is the optimal temperature for Ampelocissus cinnamomea?

Ampelocissus cinnamomea prefers temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

How much light does Ampelocissus cinnamomea need?

Ampelocissus cinnamomea 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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