Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rupestris
ID:
422472

Status:
valid

Authors:
Scheele

Source:
cmp

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 21: 591 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000421804

Common Names

  • Vitis Rupestris
  • Rocky Mountain Grape
  • Sand Grape

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Synonyms

  • Vitis rupestris dissecta (Eggert ex L.H.Bailey) Fernald [unknown]
  • Vitis rupestris rupestris [unknown]
  • Vitis rupestris dissecta Eggert ex L.H.Bailey [unknown]
  • Vitis vinifera rupestris Kuntze [deprecated]

Description

Vitis rupestris (also called Sand Grape, among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to North America. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and small, greenish-yellow flowers and grows in dry, rocky places.

Uses & Benefits

Vitis rupestris is used for making wine and as an ornamental plant. Its leaves are also used for making tea and its fruits are used for making jams and jellies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vitis rupestris is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped seed with a pointed tip. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, long leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vitis rupestris is a deciduous vine that grows in rocky, well-drained soils in temperate climates. It can be propagated by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Layering can be done in the spring or summer by burying a stem in the soil and allowing it to root. Once rooted, the stem can be cut off from the parent plant and replanted.

Where to Find Vitis rupestris

Vitis rupestris can be found in temperate regions of the world, including Europe, North America, and South America.

Vitis rupestris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vitis rupestris?

Vitis rupestris

What is the common name of Vitis rupestris?

Rocky Mountain Grape

Where is Vitis rupestris native to?

North America

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,

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