Status:
valid
Authors:
Gagnep.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Autun 23: 20 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000531570
Common Names
- Ampelocissus polythyrsa
- Polythyrsa Creeper
- Climbing Vine
Synonyms
- Vitis polythyrsa Miq. [unknown]
Description
Ampelocissus polythyrsa (also called 'Climbing Grape', 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 polythyrsa 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 polythyrsa are small and yellow in color. The seeds are small and black in color and are enclosed in a thin, papery covering. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ampelocissus polythyrsa 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 polythyrsa
Ampelocissus polythyrsa is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests, woodlands, and along riverbanks.
Ampelocissus polythyrsa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ampelocissus polythyrsa?
Ampelocissus polythyrsa
What is the common name of Ampelocissus polythyrsa?
Many-flowered vine
Where is Ampelocissus polythyrsa 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,