Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vulpina
ID:
422548

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 203 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000421880

Common Names

  • Vitis Vulpina
  • Frost Grape
  • Vulpina Grape

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Synonyms

  • Vitis longifolia Raf. [unknown]
  • Vitis floridana Raf. [unknown]
  • Vitis amara Raf. [unknown]
  • Vitis hyemalis Dum.Cours. [unknown]
  • Vitis missouriensis W.R.Prince & Prince [unknown]
  • Vitis illex L.H.Bailey [unknown]
  • Vitis cordifolia vulpina (L.) Eaton [unknown]
  • Vitis vinifera vulpina (L.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Vitis vulpina cordifolia (Michx.) Regel [unknown]
  • Vitis cordifolia sempervirens Munson [unknown]
  • Vitis vinifera cordifolia Kuntze [deprecated]

Description

Vitis vulpina (also called Fox Grape, among many other common names) is a woody vine native to North America. It grows in moist habitats, such as wetlands, swamps, and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Vitis vulpina is used for its edible fruits, which can be eaten raw or used to make jams, jellies, and wines. The leaves are also used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vitis vulpina is greenish-yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single stem and a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vitis vulpina is a perennial vine that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a warm, moist location and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the vine can tolerate some drought. It can be pruned back to keep it from becoming too large.

Where to Find Vitis vulpina

Vitis vulpina is native to North America, where it can be found in the eastern United States and Canada.

Vitis vulpina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vitis vulpina?

Vitis vulpina

What is the common name of Vitis vulpina?

Frost Grape

Where is Vitis vulpina 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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