Ampelopsis glandulosa

(Wall.) Momiy.

Porcelainberry

Vitaceae Edible: Fruit

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Summary

Ampelopsis glandulosa, with common names creeper, porcelain berry, Amur peppervine, and wild grape, is a plant in the Vitaceae (grape) family, native to temperate areas of Asia, including China, Japan, India, Nepal, Myanmar, Vietnam, and the Philippines. It is commonly used as an ornamental plant, but is considered invasive outside of its native range. Ampelopsis glandulosa is generally similar to, and potentially confused with, grape species (genus Vitis) and other Ampelopsis species.

Description

A creeper. The branches have ridges along them. The tendrils have 2 or 3 branches. The leaves are simple and have 3-5 divisions. The leaves are 3.5--14 cm long by 3-11 cm wide. The flowers are yellowish green. The fruit are berries 5-8 mm across. The are white, red or blue when ripe. They have 2-4 seeds. The seeds are narrowly oval.

Edible Uses

The ripe berries are eaten.

Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

Asia, Bangladesh, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, North America, Philippines, SE Asia, Taiwan,

Synonyms

Vitis glandulosa Wall.

Also Known As

Jangli boroi

References (1)

Rashid, M. H., et al, 2013, Inventory of Threatened Plants of Bangladesh and their Conservation Management. International Journal of Environment. Vol. 3 No. 1 p 153