Status:
valid
Authors:
Gilg
Source:
cmp
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 32: 132 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000531494
Common Names
- Dekindt's Cissus
- Dekindt's Ivy
- Dekindt's Vine
Description
Ampelocissus dekindtiana (also called De Kindt's Wild Grape, among many other common names) is a woody climber native to tropical Africa and Asia. It grows in forests, woodlands, scrub and along watercourses.
Uses & Benefits
Ampelocissus dekindtiana is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ampelocissus dekindtiana has small yellow flowers and small black seeds. The seedlings are small and have long stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ampelocissus dekindtiana 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 dekindtiana
Ampelocissus dekindtiana is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey and north to the United Kingdom.
Ampelocissus dekindtiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ampelocissus dekindtiana?
Ampelocissus dekindtiana
What is the common name of Ampelocissus dekindtiana?
Dekindt's Ampelocissus
Where is Ampelocissus dekindtiana found?
Africa
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,