Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Species:
quinquefolia
ID:
474977

Status:
valid

Authors:
Planch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. [A.DC. & C.DC.] 5(2): 448. 1887 [Oct 1887]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474309

Common Names

  • Parthenocissus quinquefolia
  • Quinquefolia Parthenocissus
  • Quinquefolia's Parthenocissus

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Synonyms

  • Vitis quinquefolia Lam. [unknown]
  • Vitis vitacea (Knerr) Bean [unknown]
  • Vitis inserta A.Kern. [unknown]
  • Parthenocissus spaethii Koehne & Graebn. [unknown]
  • Parthenocissus graebneri Graebn. [unknown]
  • Parthenocissus hederacea Druce [unknown]
  • Parthenocissus inserta (A.Kern.) Fritsch [unknown]
  • Parthenocissus pubescens Graebn. [unknown]
  • Parthenocissus muralis Graebn. [unknown]
  • Ampelocissus cirrhata Voss [unknown]
  • Ampelocissus major Voss [unknown]
  • Ampelopsis engelmannii hort. ex Rehder [unknown]
  • Ampelopsis graebneri Bolle [unknown]
  • Ampelopsis hederacea DC. [unknown]
  • Ampelopsis hederacea dumetorum Focke [unknown]
  • Ampelopsis hederacea minor Schelle in Beissn., Schelle & Zabel [unknown]
  • Ampelopsis hederacea murorum Focke [unknown]
  • Ampelopsis heptaphylla Buckley [unknown]
  • Ampelopsis himalayana hort. ex Dippel [unknown]
  • Ampelopsis hirsuta (Pursh) Donn ex Schult. [unknown]
  • Ampelopsis latifolia Tausch [unknown]
  • Ampelopsis muralis Lengerken [unknown]
  • Ampelopsis pubescens Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Ampelopsis quinquefolia Michx. [unknown]
  • Ampelopsis quinquefolia angustifolia Dippel [unknown]
  • Ampelopsis quinquefolia dumetorum Rehder [unknown]
  • Ampelopsis quinquefolia graebneri Rehder in L.H.Bailey [unknown]
  • Ampelopsis quinquefolia heptaphylla (Planch.) A.Gray [unknown]
  • Ampelopsis quinquefolia hirsuta (Pursh) Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Ampelopsis quinquefolia laciniata A.Gray ex Planch. [unknown]
  • Ampelopsis quinquefolia latifolia Dippel [unknown]
  • Ampelopsis quinquefolia murorum Rehder [unknown]
  • Ampelopsis quinquefolia pubescens L.H.Bailey [unknown]
  • Ampelopsis quinquefolia radicantissima Rehder in L.H.Bailey [unknown]
  • Ampelopsis quinquefolia spaethii Schelle in Beissn., Schelle & Zabel [unknown]
  • Ampelopsis radicantissima Beissn., Schelle & Zabel [unknown]
  • Ampelopsis radicantissima engelmannii Schelle in Beissn., Schelle & Zabel [unknown]
  • Ampelopsis radicantissima graebneri Schelle in Beissn., Schelle & Zabel [unknown]
  • Ampelopsis radicantissima minor (Graebn.) Schelle in Beissn., Schelle & Zabel [unknown]
  • Ampelopsis radicantissima saint-paulii Schelle in Beissn., Schelle & Zabel [unknown]
  • Ampelopsis roylei hort. ex Dippel [unknown]
  • Ampelopsis saint-paulii hort. ex Rehder [deprecated]
  • Ampelopsis virginiana Dippel ex Dippel [unknown]
  • Cissus hederacea Pers. [unknown]
  • Cissus hirsuta Steud. [unknown]
  • Cissus quinquefolia Desf. [unknown]
  • Quinaria hederacea Raf. [unknown]
  • Quinaria quinquefolia (L.) Koehne [unknown]
  • Parthenocissus quinquefolia murorum Rehder [unknown]
  • Hedera carnosa W.Bartram [unknown]
  • Hedera quinquefolia L. [unknown]
  • Parthenocissus inserta inserta [unknown]
  • Parthenocissus quinquefolia quinquefolia [unknown]
  • Parthenocissus hirsuta Small [unknown]
  • Psedera quinquefolia (L.) Greene [unknown]
  • Parthenocissus quinquefolia hirsuta (Pursh) Planch. in DC. [unknown]
  • Parthenocissus hirsuta (Pursh) Graebn. [unknown]
  • Psedera hirsuta (Pursh) Greene [unknown]
  • Vitis quinquefolia hirsuta (Pursh) Bean [unknown]
  • Quinaria quinquefolia Koehne [unknown]
  • Vitis hederacea Ehrh. [unknown]
  • Parthenocissus dumetorum Rehder [unknown]
  • Psedera quinquefolia murorum Rehder [unknown]
  • Parthenocissus saint-paulii Koehne & Graebn. [unknown]
  • Ampelopsis saint-paulii hort. ex Rehder [unknown]
  • Psedera saint-paulii (Graebn.) Rehder [unknown]
  • Parthenocissus radicantissima minor Graebn. [unknown]
  • Cissus quinquefolia (L.) Borkh. [unknown]
  • Vitis pubescens Miq. [unknown]
  • Parthenocissus engelmannii Graebn. [unknown]
  • Parthenocissus quinquefolia engelmannii Rehder [unknown]
  • Parthenocissus quinquefolia minor Rehder [unknown]
  • Parthenocissus quinquefolia saint-paulii Rehder [unknown]
  • Cissus hederacea hirsuta Pursh [unknown]

Description

Parthenocissus quinquefolia (also called Parthenocissus, among many other common names) is a species of vine that is native to the temperate regions of North America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves that are covered in a white, waxy coating, and its flowers are small and yellow. It is found in humid forests and is often found growing on trees.

Uses & Benefits

Parthenocissus quinquefolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Parthenocissus quinquefolia for. hirsuta (Pursh) Fernald
Parthenocissus quinquefolia for. macrophylla (Lauche) B.Boivin

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Parthenocissus quinquefolia has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and white.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parthenocissus quinquefolia is a tropical plant that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid climate and partial shade. It should be planted in well-draining soil and watered regularly. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Parthenocissus quinquefolia is native to North America. It can be found in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands and along streams.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parthenocissus quinquefolia?

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

What is the family of Parthenocissus quinquefolia?

Vitaceae

What is the common name of Parthenocissus quinquefolia?

Virginia Creeper

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,

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