Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Species:
liukiuense
ID:
458599

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Yamaz.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 69: 176 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000457931

Common Names

  • Tetrastigma Liukiuense
  • Liukiu Rangoon Creeper
  • Four-Stamen Vine

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Description

Tetrastigma liukiuense (also called Liukiu Tetrastigma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Vitaceae family. It is found in Southeast Asia, and is a woody climber with ovate-lanceolate leaves and small, yellowish flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Tetrastigma liukiuense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, pain, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, white, fragrant. Seed: small, black, glossy. Seedlings: small, green, with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetrastigma liukiuense can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It is best to prune the plant after flowering to keep it in shape.

Where to Find Tetrastigma liukiuense

Tetrastigma liukiuense is native to the Ryukyu Islands in Japan.

Tetrastigma liukiuense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tetrastigma liukiuense?

Tetrastigma liukiuense

What is the common name of Tetrastigma liukiuense?

Liukiu Grape

What is the natural habitat of Tetrastigma liukiuense?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Tetrastigma genus

Tetrastigma amboinense, Tetrastigma angustifolium, Tetrastigma oliviforme, Tetrastigma harmandii, Tetrastigma hookeri, Tetrastigma rafflesiae, Tetrastigma gaudichaudianum, Tetrastigma papillosum, Tetrastigma papuanum, Tetrastigma pergamaceum, Tetrastigma mutabile, Tetrastigma dichotomum, Tetrastigma ramentaceum, Tetrastigma articulatum, Tetrastigma quadridens, Tetrastigma thomsonianum, Tetrastigma retinervium, Tetrastigma robustum, Tetrastigma rupestre, Tetrastigma scariosum, Tetrastigma tetragynum, Tetrastigma subsuberosum, Tetrastigma heterophyllum, Tetrastigma crenatum, Tetrastigma coriaceum, Tetrastigma clementis, Tetrastigma cambodianum, Tetrastigma brunneum, Tetrastigma beauvaisii, Tetrastigma chapaense, Tetrastigma havilandii, Tetrastigma gilgianum, Tetrastigma gibbosum, Tetrastigma backanense, Tetrastigma enervium, Tetrastigma ellipticum, Tetrastigma eberhardtii, Tetrastigma diepenhorstii, Tetrastigma gamblei, Tetrastigma bambusetorum, Tetrastigma annamense, Tetrastigma andamanicum, Tetrastigma taeniatum, Tetrastigma robinsonii, Tetrastigma quadrangulum, Tetrastigma pyriforme, Tetrastigma pullei, Tetrastigma schlechteri, Tetrastigma schraderi-montis, Tetrastigma poilanei,

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,