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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