Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cardiophylla
ID:
422299

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 2: 73 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000421631

Common Names

  • Cardiophylla Vitis
  • Heart-Leaved Vitis
  • Heart-Leaved Grape

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Synonyms

  • Cissus cardiophylla (F.Muell.) Jackes [unknown]

Description

Vitis cardiophylla (also called Heart-leaved Grape, among many other common names) is a deciduous woody vine native to temperate regions of the world. It has a climbing habit and grows up to 10 m in height. Its leaves are ovate, with a serrated margin, and its flowers are greenish-yellow. It is found in moist habitats, such as forests, woodlands, and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Vitis cardiophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to make wine and as a ground cover in areas with poor soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vitis cardiophylla has small white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vitis cardiophylla is a deciduous vine that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils. It is also drought tolerant once established. It can be propagated by cuttings in the spring or by seed in the fall.

Where to Find Vitis cardiophylla

Vitis cardiophylla is native to the southeastern United States.

Vitis cardiophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vitis cardiophylla?

Vitis cardiophylla

What is the common name of Vitis cardiophylla?

Heart-Leaf Grape

What is the natural habitat of Vitis cardiophylla?

It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as forests, woodlands, and thickets

Species in the Vitis genus

Vitis labrusca, Vitis metziana, Vitis giradiana, Vitis pedicellata, Vitis retordi, Vitis balansaeana, Vitis berlandieri, Vitis blancoi, Vitis amurensis, Vitis aestivalis, Vitis coignetiae, Vitis cardiophylla, Vitis tiliifolia, Vitis vinifera, Vitis rupestris, Vitis riparia, Vitis rotundifolia, Vitis vulpina, Vitis peninsularis, Vitis qinlingensis, Vitis nuristanica, Vitis jaegeriana, Vitis xunyangensis, Vitis saccharifera, Vitis doaniana, Vitis davidi, Vitis sinoternata, Vitis wenxianensis, Vitis arizonica, Vitis cinerea, Vitis flexuosa, Vitis bourgaeana, Vitis acerifolia, Vitis californica, Vitis girdiana, Vitis monticola, Vitis mustangensis, Vitis novae-angliae, Vitis palmata, Vitis shuttleworthii, Vitis jinzhainensis, Vitis novogranatensis, Vitis nesbittiana, Vitis biformis, Vitis bryoniifolia, Vitis romanetii, Vitis popenoei, Vitis longquanensis, Vitis luochengensis, Vitis yuenlingensis,

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,