Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Species:
suberosus
ID:
1146710

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
tro

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Symb. Sin. 7: 681 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001146048

Common Names

  • Parthenocissus suberosus
  • Suberose Virginia Creeper
  • Suberose Woodbine

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Description

Parthenocissus suberosus (also called Corky Parthenocissus, among many other common names) is a small shrub that can reach up to 3 meters in height. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil and is found in humid evergreen forests. It is characterized by its small, leathery leaves and its white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Parthenocissus suberosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. Its leaves are also used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Parthenocissus suberosus has small, white flowers that are clustered in panicles. The seeds are small, black, and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single, long stem with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parthenocissus suberosus can be propagated from stem cuttings or division of the root ball. It prefers a well-draining soil and should be grown in a location with full sun. Water regularly, but do not overwater. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Parthenocissus suberosus

Parthenocissus suberosus is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Anhui, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, and Zhejiang.

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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