Ampelocissus tenuis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuis
ID:
532262
Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
J. Straits Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. 76: 94 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000531594
Common Names
- Tenuis Cissus
- Tenuis Ivy
- Tenuis Vine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ampelocissus tenuis (also called Slender Creeper, among many other common names) is a woody, evergreen climber native to India and Sri Lanka. It has glossy, dark green leaves with three leaflets and small, white flowers. It is found in moist forests and along streams in tropical regions.
Uses & Benefits
Ampelocissus tenuis 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 tenuis 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ampelocissus tenuis is a fast-growing climber that can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in moist, well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun and can tolerate partial shade.
Where to Find Ampelocissus tenuis
Ampelocissus tenuis can be found in tropical forests in Southeast Asia.
Ampelocissus tenuis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ampelocissus tenuis?
Ampelocissus tenuis
What are the common names of Ampelocissus tenuis?
Grape ivy, grape-leaf ivy
What is the growth habit of Ampelocissus tenuis?
Ampelocissus tenuis is a climbing vine with woody stems
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-2634432: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.