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Ampelocissus elegans

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Ampelocissus elegans
Scientific classification Edit this classification
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 elegans Kurz
  • Vitis coralloides Hook.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

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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]

References

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  1. ^ a b "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