Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Species:
henryana
ID:
1146390

Status:
valid

Authors:
Graebn. ex Diels

Source:
tro

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 29: 464 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001145728

Common Names

  • Parthenocissus henryana
  • Henryana Parthenocissus
  • Henryana Vine

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Description

Parthenocissus henryana (also called Henry's Parthenocissus, among many other common names) is a deciduous woody vine native to China. It has a climbing habit and produces small, round, green fruits. It is found in forests, along streams, and on hillsides in its native regions.

Uses & Benefits

Parthenocissus henryana is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and fragrant white flowers. It is also used for erosion control, as a windbreak, and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Parthenocissus henryana is small, white and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parthenocissus henryana is a woody, deciduous climber that is native to China and Taiwan. It is best grown in a sheltered, sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Parthenocissus henryana

Parthenocissus henryana is native to China.

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 tro-34001973: Based on the initial data import
Paul Graebner (1871-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Graebn.' in the authors string.
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.