Ampelocissus elegans

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Ampelocissus elegans
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Vitales
Family: Vitaceae
Genus: Ampelocissus
Species:
A. elegans
Binomial name
Ampelocissus elegans
Synonyms [3] [4]
  • Vitis elegansKurz
  • Vitis coralloidesHook.f. ex M.A.Lawson

Ampelocissus elegans is a species in the genus Ampelocissus . [1] It is a herbaceous climber with trifoliate leaves. [5]

Uses

The trifoliate leaves of A. elegans are used in cooking and herbs. It used as a spice in cooking. The fruit of A. elegans can be used in Chinese herbs.[ citation needed ]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Ampelocissus elegans", The Plant List, retrieved 2015-12-18
  2. Gagnep. Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Autun 23: 20 1911
  3. "Ampelocissus elegans Gagnep". Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
  4. "Ampelocissus elegans Gagnep". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000. n.d. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
  5. "Ampelocissus elegans (Kurz) Gegnep.", Urban Forest: An Identification Guide to the Flora of Singapore and Southeast Asia, retrieved 2015-12-17