Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
delicatula
ID:
592349

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willems) Desc.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cameroun 13: 25 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591681

Common Names

  • Cayratia delicatula
  • Delicate Cayratia
  • Cayratia

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Synonyms

  • Cissus delicatula Willems [unknown]

Description

Cayratia delicatula (also called Five-petal Grape, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Vitaceae family. It is native to China, and is found in mountain forests, shrublands, and grasslands. This plant has a woody stem, and its leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate-lanceolate in shape. Its flowers are white and have five petals.

Uses & Benefits

Cayratia delicatula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used for erosion control and to provide shade.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cayratia delicatula is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cayratia delicatula is a tropical plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a warm, humid environment and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Cayratia delicatula

Cayratia delicatula is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.

Cayratia delicatula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cayratia delicatula?

Cayratia delicatula

What is the family of Cayratia delicatula?

Vitaceae

What is the habitat of Cayratia delicatula?

It is found in moist forests, thickets, and grasslands

Species in the Cayratia genus

Cayratia lanceolata, Cayratia acris, Cayratia acuminata, Cayratia albifolia, Cayratia anemonifolia, Cayratia apoensis, Cayratia calcicola, Cayratia cambodiana, Cayratia cardiophylla, Cayratia cardiospermoidea, Cayratia ceratophora, Cayratia ciliifera, Cayratia clematidea, Cayratia cordifolia, Cayratia corniculata, Cayratia cumingiana, Cayratia cuneata, Cayratia daliensis, Cayratia debilis, Cayratia delicatula, Cayratia dichromocarpa, Cayratia eurynema, Cayratia fugongensis, Cayratia gracilis, Cayratia hayatae, Cayratia ibuensis, Cayratia imerinensis, Cayratia irosinensis, Cayratia lineata, Cayratia longiflora, Cayratia maritima, Cayratia medoensis, Cayratia megacarpa, Cayratia melananthera, Cayratia menglaensis, Cayratia mollissima, Cayratia nervosa, Cayratia novemfolia, Cayratia oligocarpa, Cayratia palauana, Cayratia palmata, Cayratia pedata, Cayratia pellita, Cayratia polydactyla, Cayratia pterita, Cayratia reticulata, Cayratia ridleyi, Cayratia roxburghii, Cayratia saponaria, Cayratia schumanniana,

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-2706529: Based on the initial data import
Bernard Descoings (1931-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desc.' in the authors string.
Liliane Willems: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willems' in the authors string.