Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
532184

Status:
valid

Authors:
Planch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 5: 407 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000531516

Common Names

  • Ampelocissus gracilis
  • Graceful Vine
  • Climbing Vine

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Synonyms

  • Vitis gracilis Wall. [unknown]

Description

Ampelocissus gracilis (also called 'Climbing Bean', among many other common names) is a woody vine native to India and Southeast Asia. It has tendrils with adhesive discs that help it climb trees and other structures. It has compound leaves with three leaflets, and its flowers are small and yellow. It prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ampelocissus gracilis is used for erosion control, as a nectar source for bees and butterflies, and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ampelocissus gracilis are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ampelocissus gracilis is a fast-growing climber that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers. Prune regularly to keep it in shape.

Where to Find Ampelocissus gracilis

Ampelocissus gracilis is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey and north to the United Kingdom.

Ampelocissus gracilis FAQ

What is the common name of Ampelocissus gracilis?

Gracilis

What is the natural range of Ampelocissus gracilis?

India

What is the typical height of Ampelocissus gracilis?

Up to 30 feet

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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