Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vinifera
ID:
422459

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. 1: 202. 1753 [1 May 1753]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000421791

Common Names

  • Vitis Vinifera
  • Vinifera Vitis
  • Vinifera Grapevine

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Synonyms

  • Noachia macrophylla Bronner [unknown]
  • Vitis laxiflora A.Sav. [unknown]
  • Vitis laciniosa L. [unknown]
  • Vitis mensarum Poit. [unknown]
  • Vitis guilelmi Poit. & Turpin [unknown]
  • Vitis praecox Poit. & Turpin [unknown]
  • Vitis moschata Poit. & Turpin [unknown]
  • Vitis apyrena hort. ex Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Vitis apiana Raf. [unknown]
  • Vitis corinthiaca Raf. [unknown]
  • Vitis cylindrica Raf. [unknown]
  • Vitis densiflora A.Sav. [unknown]
  • Vitis tinctoria Poit. & Turpin [unknown]
  • Vitis succinea Raf. [unknown]
  • Vitis sylvestris C.C.Gmel. [unknown]
  • Vitis turbinata Raf. [unknown]
  • Vitis saccharina Raf. [unknown]
  • Vitis sinuosa Bosc [unknown]
  • Vitis usunachmatica Vassilcz. [unknown]
  • Vitis hyrcanica Vassilcz. [unknown]
  • Vitis bosturgaiensis Vassilcz. [unknown]
  • Vitis cebennensis Jord. [unknown]
  • Zaehringia nobilis Bronner [unknown]
  • Maerklinia viridis Bronner [unknown]
  • Tyrtamia revoluta Bronner [unknown]
  • Thalesia rubrivenia Bronner [unknown]
  • Palatina sylvestris Bronner [unknown]
  • Palatina tilicefolia Bronner [unknown]
  • Palatina wisilocensis Bronner [unknown]
  • Palatina oblonga Bronner [unknown]
  • Palatina sinuata Bronner [unknown]
  • Palatina septemloba Bronner [unknown]
  • Palatina dichotoma Bronner [unknown]
  • Palatina dissecta Bronner [unknown]
  • Palatina macrocarpa Bronner [unknown]
  • Schamsia ligustrica Bronner [unknown]
  • Sickleria brevicirrhata Bronner [unknown]
  • Cissus vinifera Kuntze [unknown]
  • Vitis vinifera sylvestris (Willd.) Hegi [unknown]
  • Vitis vinifera sativa Hegi [unknown]
  • Vitis gmelinii Buttler [unknown]

Description

Vitis vinifera (also called Common Grape Vine, among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and small, greenish-yellow flowers and grows in moist, sunny places.

Uses & Benefits

Vitis vinifera 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 vinifera 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 vinifera is a perennial woody vine native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken in late winter or early spring and planted in well-drained soil. Layering should be done in late winter or early spring, when the plant is dormant. The layers should be planted in well-drained soil and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Vitis vinifera

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

Vitis vinifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vitis vinifera?

Vitis vinifera

What is the common name of Vitis vinifera?

Common grapevine

What is the family of Vitis vinifera?

Vitaceae

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,

References