Status:
valid
Authors:
Gagnep.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1946
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 92: 166 (1946)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000531578
Common Names
- Red-flowered Cissus
- Red-flowered Ivy
- Red-flowered Vine
Description
Ampelocissus rubriflora (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 rubriflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ampelocissus rubriflora are small and white 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 rubriflora 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 rubriflora
Ampelocissus rubriflora is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests, woodlands, and along riverbanks.
Ampelocissus rubriflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ampelocissus rubriflora?
Ampelocissus rubriflora
What is the common name of Ampelocissus rubriflora?
Rubriflora Creeper
What type of plant is Ampelocissus rubriflora?
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,