Ampelopsis cordata

Ampelopsis cordata is a climber.

Contents 1 Naming 2 Taxonomy 3 Characteristics 3.1 Growth 3.2 Wood and Bark 3.3 Leaves 3.4 Flowers and Fruit 3.5 Root System 4 Distribution 5 Cultivation 6 Uses 7 Maintenance 8 Varities and Cultivars 9 Poisonousness 10 Pests and Diseases 11 Man and Ampelopsis cordata 11.1 History 11.2 Ampelopsis cordata in art 11.3 Symbolism 11.4 Superstition 12 See also 13 References 13.1 Literature 13.2 Footnotes 14 Non-commercial Links

[edit] Naming

Ampelopsis cordata was described in 1803 by André Michaux. The name is considered as validly published.

[edit] Taxonomy

Ampelopsis cordata is a species in the genus Ampelopsis (peppervine) which contains 25 species and belongs to the family of the Vitaceae (Grape Family).

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[edit] Growth

The climbers grow to a height of approximately 1 meter.

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[edit] Leaves

Ampelopsis cordata is a decidious plant.The leaves are arranged opposite one another. They are mid green.

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The flowers are green. The plants bloom from May to June. The flowers are arranged in cymes.

The black fruits are berries. They develop in spring.

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[edit] Cultivation

Ampelopsis cordata prefers a sunny to half shady site. It grows best in sandy or pebbly, loamy soil, sandy clay soil that is moderately moist to moist. The plants are only slightly drought tolerant. They will do rahter poolry in anaerobic soils and are moderately tolerant of limy conditions.

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[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

 Please read the health issues note! 

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[edit] Man and Ampelopsis cordata

[edit] History

[edit] Ampelopsis cordata in art

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[edit] Superstition

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[edit] Literature

• Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
• Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
• efloras.org

[edit] Footnotes

[edit] Non-commercial Links

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• United States Department of Agriculturees:Ampelopsis cordatafr:Ampelopsis cordata