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
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.
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 Ampelopsis genus
Ampelopsis acerifolia,
Ampelopsis aconitifolia,
Ampelopsis acutidentata,
Ampelopsis bodinieri,
Ampelopsis cantoniensis,
Ampelopsis chondisensis,
Ampelopsis cordata,
Ampelopsis delavayana,
Ampelopsis denudata,
Ampelopsis glandulosa,
Ampelopsis humulifolia,
Ampelopsis japonica,
Ampelopsis mollifolia,
Ampelopsis orientalis,
Ampelopsis tomentosa,
Ampelopsis vitifolia,
Ampelopsis delavayana,
Ampelopsis wangii,
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,