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monkshoodvine
Scientific Name: Ampelopsis aconitifolia
Family: Vitaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Vine
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Monkshood Vine (Ampelopsis aconitifolia)
The Monkshood Vine, scientifically known as Ampelopsis aconitifolia, is a visually appealing and somewhat underutilized vine known for its distinctive foliage.
Considerations for Pets
- This vine produces berries.
- It climbs by tendrils.
Considerations for Children
- This vine produces berries.
- It climbs by tendrils.
Common Names
- Monkshood Vine
- Monkshoodvine
- Chinese Lace
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Ampelopsis aconitifolia
- Family: Belongs to the genus Ampelopsis
- Synonyms: The text mentions "monkshoodvine" as a single word, which is often used interchangeably.
Description and Growth Habits
- A deciduous tendril climber.
- Can climb to 30 feet or more.
- Has finely cut, frilly, ferny leaves with an almost sparkly velvet texture.
- Leaves are digitately 3- to 5-parted.
- Palmate leaves that are green in summer and turn yellow later in the season.
- Features inconspicuous white blooms.
- Decorative, small, ball-like berries appear in autumn.
Distribution and Habitat
- Origin: The text indicates "Plant Origin: N", likely referring to its native origin.
Ecological Role
- Attracts birds & wildlife.
Other Characteristics
- Plant Type: Deciduous Tendril Climber
- Hardiness Zones: 5-10
- Sunlight: Prefers hot overhead sun to warm low sun.
- Soil Moisture: Thrives in dry conditions between watering to constantly moist soil.
Quirky Facts
- Unique monkshoodvine root–bark like morphology carbon materials (MLC) have been successfully synthesized under hydrothermal conditions.
Further Information
- Dave's Garden
- NetPS Plant Finder
- The Plant List
- ToL (Tree of Life Web Project)
- BHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library)
- WikiSpecies
- dict.cc German-English Dictionary
- PlantFiles