Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Species:
multiloba
ID:
532220

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gilg & M.Brandt

Source:
cmp

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 46: 426 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000531552

Common Names

  • Ampelocissus multiloba
  • Multiloba Creeper
  • Climbing Vine

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Description

Ampelocissus multiloba (also called Multilobed 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 multiloba 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 flower of Ampelocissus multiloba is a small, yellow, star-shaped inflorescence. The seed is a small, black, ovoid nut. The seedlings are small, with narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ampelocissus multiloba can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Stem cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Ampelocissus multiloba

Ampelocissus multiloba is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests, woodlands, and along riverbanks.

Ampelocissus multiloba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ampelocissus multiloba?

Ampelocissus multiloba

What is the common name of Ampelocissus multiloba?

Many-lobed vine

Where is Ampelocissus multiloba native to?

Central America

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-2634395: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.
Max Brandt (1884-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Brandt' in the authors string.