peppervine
Botanical name: Ampelopsis
peppervine
Botanical name: Ampelopsis
Description
Peppervine make up a genus of deciduous climbing vines that thrive in temperate and mountainous regions. This genus is unique among vines and climbing plants in that all species have trifoliate leaves and stipules that grow together at the base of the petiole. Some species make for popular garden plants but may be invasive.
Species of peppervine
Japanese peppervine
Japanese peppervine make up a genus of deciduous climbing vines that thrive in temperate and mountainous regions. This genus is unique among vines and climbing plants in that all species have trifoliate leaves and stipules that grow together at the base of the petiole. Some species make for popular garden plants but may be invasive.
Porcelain berry
Porcelain berry (Ampelopsis heterophylla var. vestita) is native to the Anhui, Fujian, Guizhou, Hebei, Henan, Huangdi, Jiangxi, Sichuan, Yunnan, and Zhejiang provinces of China. This species grows at elevations up to 2000 m. It is often found in forests and valleys.
Ampelopsis brevipedunculata 'Elegans'
A strong spreader, the ampelopsis brevipedunculata 'Elegans' is set apart by its unique visual appeal, with its pink stems and splotched green-white leaves. With a climbing habit, the ampelopsis brevipedunculata 'Elegans' can be grown on fences, trellises, or baskets and has a self-sowing habit. "Elegans" is the Latin word for "elegant," and is commonly applied to species names because of its general utility.
Canton ampelopsis
Ampelopsis cantoniensis, is a vine native to China, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Porcelain berry
Porcelain berry, or Ampelopsis heterophylla var. brevipedunculata, is a member of the grape family whose vines can grow up to 8 m long. While the berries are technically edible, they are not particularly palatable.
Pepper vine
Pepper vine (Ampelopsis arborea) is a plant native to the southwestern region of the United States. It is planted as an ornamental vine in gardens, but gardeners must be careful because it can rapidly grow and pull down the branches from other trees.
Heart-leaf pepper vine
Heart-leaf pepper vine make up a genus of deciduous climbing vines that thrive in temperate and mountainous regions. This genus is unique among vines and climbing plants in that all species have trifoliate leaves and stipules that grow together at the base of the petiole. Some species make for popular garden plants but may be invasive.
Variegated virginia creeper
Variegated virginia creeper make up a genus of deciduous climbing vines that thrive in temperate and mountainous regions. This genus is unique among vines and climbing plants in that all species have trifoliate leaves and stipules that grow together at the base of the petiole. Some species make for popular garden plants but may be invasive.
Scientific Classification
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