Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Species:
latifolia
ID:
532201

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roxb.) Planch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Vigne Amér. Vitic. Eur. 8: 374 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000531533

Common Names

  • Ampelocissus latifolia
  • Latifolia Creeper
  • Climbing Vine

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Synonyms

  • Ampelocissus eriocladus (Wight & Arn.) Planch. [unknown]
  • Vitis latifolia Roxb. [unknown]
  • Vitis glabrata B.Heyne ex Roth [unknown]

Description

Ampelocissus latifolia (also called Broad-leaved Creeper, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the grape family. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, China, and Southeast Asia. It is an evergreen climber with tendrils and can grow up to 15 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Ampelocissus latifolia is a climbing plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and can be used to cover walls and fences. It is also used as a ground cover and can be used to create a natural screen or hedge.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ampelocissus latifolia 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 latifolia 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 latifolia

Ampelocissus latifolia can be found in tropical forests in Southeast Asia.

Ampelocissus latifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ampelocissus latifolia?

Ampelocissus latifolia

What is the common name of Ampelocissus latifolia?

Latifolia Creeper

What type of plant is Ampelocissus latifolia?

Evergreen climber

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-2634378: Based on the initial data import
William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Jules Émile Planchon (1823-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Planch.' in the authors string.