Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Species:
delavayana
ID:
532325

Status:
valid

Authors:
Planch. ex Franch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 33: 460 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000531657

Common Names

  • Delavay's Ampelopsis
  • Delavay's Vine
  • Ampelopsis Delavayana

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Synonyms

  • Ampelopsis heterophylla delavayana (Planch. ex Franch.) Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Vitis rigida H.Lév. & Vaniot [unknown]

Description

Ampelopsis delavayana (also called Delavay's peppervine, among many other common names) is a woody vine with oval-shaped leaves. It is native to China and is found in forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ampelopsis delavayana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, sore throat, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ampelopsis delavayana var. glabra (Diels & Gilg) C.L.Li
Ampelopsis delavayana var. setulosa (Diels & Gilg) C.L.Li
Ampelopsis delavayana var. tomentella (Diels & Gilg) C.L.Li
Ampelopsis delavayana var. delavayana

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ampelopsis delavayana is small and greenish-white in color. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ampelopsis delavayana is a deciduous, twining vine. It can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Ampelopsis delavayana

Ampelopsis delavayana can be found in parts of the United States, including parts of the Midwest and Southeast.

Ampelopsis delavayana FAQ

What are the common names of Ampelopsis delavayana?

Common names include Delavay's ivy and Chinese ivy.

What is the growth rate of Ampelopsis delavayana?

Ampelopsis delavayana has a moderate growth rate.

What is the recommended soil type for Ampelopsis delavayana?

Ampelopsis delavayana prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

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

Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Jules Émile Planchon (1823-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Planch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:67420-1: Based on the initial data import