Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Species:
mollifolia
ID:
532395

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.T.Wang

Source:
cmp

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 6(4): 21 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000531727

Common Names

  • Ampelopsis mollifolia
  • Soft-leaved Porcelainberry
  • Mollify Ampelopsis

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Description

Ampelopsis mollifolia (also called Softleaf 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 mollifolia 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ampelopsis mollifolia 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 mollifolia 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 mollifolia

Ampelopsis mollifolia can be found in moist woodlands in eastern North America.

Ampelopsis mollifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ampelopsis mollifolia?

Ampelopsis mollifolia

What is the common name of Ampelopsis mollifolia?

Soft-leaved Pepper-vine

What is the habitat of Ampelopsis mollifolia?

Woodlands, thickets, and rocky slopes

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-2634556: Based on the initial data import
Wen Tsai Wang (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Wang' in the authors string.