Status:
valid
Authors:
Planch. ex Franch.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 33: 459 (1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000531769
Common Names
- Ampelopsis tomentosa
- Woolly Porcelainberry
- Tomentose Ampelopsis
Synonyms
- Ampelopsis tomentosa glabrescens C.L.Li [unknown]
- Ampelopsis tomentosa tomentosa [unknown]
Description
Ampelopsis tomentosa (also called Woolly 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 tomentosa 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 tomentosa is small and greenish-white in color. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ampelopsis tomentosa 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 tomentosa
Ampelopsis tomentosa can be found in moist woodlands in eastern North America.
Ampelopsis tomentosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ampelopsis tomentosa?
Ampelopsis tomentosa
What is the common name of Ampelopsis tomentosa?
Woolly Ampelopsis
What is the native range of Ampelopsis tomentosa?
Eastern Asia
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,