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Parthenocissus quinquefolia
  • Virginia Creeper

a deciduous member of the Parthenocissus genus in the family Vitaceae.

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Niche
  • Climber
    Climber
    There are no details available for this niche.
  • Soil surface
    Soil surface
    There are no details available for this niche.
Functions
  • Ground cover
    Ground cover
    There are no details available for this function.
Light
  • Full sun
    Full sun
    The amount of sun exposure that a plant prefers in ideal conditions.
    Key
  • light shade
    Light shade
    The amount of shade a plant will tolerate without adverse health affects.
    Key
Water
  • Water Requirementsmoderate
    Moderate
    The amount of water a plant needs for healthy growth, relative to other plants.
    Key
Soil
  • acid,neutral,alkaline
    Acid to Alkaline
    The PH range (acidity or alkilinity) of the growth medium ideal for healthy nutrient absorbtion.
    Key
  • Sandy to Clay
    The soil texture this plant prefers for optimal growth.
    Key
Cold & Heat
  • 3
    Zone 3
    The USDA Hardiness scale assigns plants a number from 1 to 12 representing the minimum temperature a plant can survive.
    Key
    0< -53.9ºC< -65ºF
    1-51.1ºC-60ºF
    2-45.6ºC-50F
    3-40ºC-40ºF
    4-34.4ºC-30ºF
    5-28.9ºC-20ºF
    6-23.3ºC-10ºF
    7-17.8ºC0ºF
    8-12.2C10ºF
    9-6.7ºC20ºF
    10-1.1ºC30ºF
    114.4ºC40ºF
    12> 10ºC> 5ºF
  • ?
    Unknown
    The AHS Heat scale assigns plants a number from 1 to 12 representing the number of days per year a plant requires a temperature exceeding 30ºC (86ºF).
    Key
    11
    21 - 7
    38 - 14
    415 - 30
    531 - 45
    646 - 60
    761 - 90
    891 - 120
    9121 - 150
    10151 - 180
    11181 - 210
    12181 - 210
Parthenocissus quinquefolia has 0 edible uses listed
Parthenocissus quinquefolia has 0 material uses listed
Parthenocissus quinquefolia has 0 medicinal uses listed

Uses

Toxic parts

Skin contact with the leaves in autumn can cause dermatitis in some people[1]. The tissues of the plant contain microscopic, irritating needle-like crystals called raphides[2].

Edible uses

Notes

Fruit - raw[3][4]. The fruit is not very well flavoured, nor is it produced very freely[K]. The fruit is about 6mm in diameter[5] and is carried in small bunches like grapes[K].

Stalks - cooked. They should be peeled and then boiled[3][4]. The stalks are cut, boiled and peeled, and the sweetish substance between the bark and the wood is used for food[6].

Root - cooked[6].

Fruit

Unknown use

Root

Unknown use

Stem

Unknown use

Material uses

A pink dye is obtained from the fruit[7][8][6]. The plant can be allowed to fall down banks and make a spreading ground cover[9]. They are best spaced about 3 metres apart each way[10]. They are very vigorous, however, and would soon swamp smaller plants[K].

Unknown part

Dye

Medicinal uses(Warning!)

The bark and fresh young shoots are aperient, alterative, emetic, expectorant and tonic[7][8]. A hot decoction can be used as a poultice to help reduce swellings[6].

A tea made from the leaves is aperient, astringent and diuretic[1]. It is used as a wash on swellings and poison ivy rash[1][6]. A tea made from the plant is used in the treatment of jaundice[1][6]. A tea made from the roots is used in the treatment of gonorrhoea and diarrhoea[1][6].

The fruit is useful in treating fevers[11].

Unknown part

Alterative
Astringent
Diuretic
Expectorant
Tonic

Ecology

Ecosystem niche/layer

Climber or Soil surface

Ecological Functions

Ground cover

Forage

Nothing listed.

Shelter

Nothing listed.

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame[5]. Stored seed requires stratifying for 6 weeks at 5°c and should be sown as early in the year as possible[5]. Germination is variable. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts.

Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 7 - 10cm taken at a node (ensure that it has at least 2 true buds), July/August in a frame[12]. Easy to root but they do not always survive the first winter[13]. Basal hardwood cuttings of current seasons growth, 10 - 12 cm long, autumn in a frame[5].

Layering[5]. Plants often self-layer[9].

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Cultivation

Requires a well-drained moisture retentive fertile soil[5]. Succeeds in most soils, preferring full sun but tolerating semi-shade[9]. Best if grown in semi-shade on an east or west facing wall[5]. Tolerates atmospheric pollution[11].

Dormant plants are hardy to about -25°c[5], though the young growth in spring can be damaged by late frosts. A very ornamental plant[14], it is self-supporting on walls by means of adhesive tendrils[15][13]. Very fast growing, though it often does not grow very much in its first year or two after planting out[9]. When established, it can send out new growth 6 metres long in a year[11]. The plant can, however, become a nuisance by climbing into gutters[13]. Plants are very tolerant of trimming and can be cut right back to the base if required to rejuvenate the plant[9]. Any pruning is best carried out in the spring[16]. The fruit is normally only produced after a long hot summer[16].

There are several named varieties[13].

Crops

Problems, pests & diseases

Associations & Interactions

There are no interactions listed for Parthenocissus quinquefolia. Do you know of an interaction that should be listed here? edit this page to add it.

Polycultures & Guilds

There are no polycultures listed which include Parthenocissus quinquefolia.

Descendants

Cultivars

Varieties

None listed.

Subspecies

None listed.

Full Data

This table shows all the data stored for this plant.

Taxonomy
Binomial name
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Genus
Parthenocissus
Family
Vitaceae
Imported References
Edible uses
[3][4][5][6]
Medicinal uses
[7][8][6][1][11]
Material uses & Functions
[7][8][6][9][10]
Botanic
[15][17][5]
Propagation
Cultivation
Environment
Cultivation
Uses
Edible uses
None listed.
Material uses
None listed.
Medicinal uses
None listed.
Functions & Nature
Functions
Ground cover
Provides forage for
Provides shelter for
Environment
Hardiness Zone
3
Heat Zone
?
Water
moderate
Sun
full sun
Shade
light shade
Soil PH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Soil Texture
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil Water Retention
well drained
Environmental Tolerances
    Ecosystems
    Native Climate Zones
    None listed.
    Adapted Climate Zones
    None listed.
    Native Geographical Range
    None listed.
    Native Environment
    None listed.
    Ecosystem Niche
    Climber, Soil surface
    Root Zone Tendancy
    None listed.
    Life
    Deciduous or Evergreen
    deciduous
    Herbaceous or Woody
    ?
    Life Cycle
    ?
    Growth Rate
    vigorous
    Mature Size
    30 x meters
    Fertility
    ?
    Pollinators
    Insects
    Flower Colour
    ?
    Flower Type
    hermaphrodite

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    References

    1. ? 1.01.11.21.31.41.5 Foster. S. & Duke. J. A. A Field Guide to Medicinal Plants. Eastern and Central N. America. Houghton Mifflin Co. ISBN 0395467225 (1990-00-00)
    2. ? Diggs, Jnr. G.M.; Lipscomb. B. L. & O'Kennon. R. J [Illustrated Flora of North Central Texas] Botanical Research Institute, Texas. (1999-00-00)
    3. ? 3.03.13.2 Tanaka. T. Tanaka's Cyclopaedia of Edible Plants of the World. Keigaku Publishing (1976-00-00)
    4. ? 4.04.14.2 Yanovsky. E. Food Plants of the N. American Indians. Publication no. 237. U.S. Depf of Agriculture. ()
    5. ? 5.05.15.25.35.45.55.65.75.85.9 Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press ISBN 0-333-47494-5 (1992-00-00)
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    7. ? 7.07.17.27.3 Uphof. J. C. Th. Dictionary of Economic Plants. Weinheim (1959-00-00)
    8. ? 8.08.18.28.3 Usher. G. A Dictionary of Plants Used by Man. Constable ISBN 0094579202 (1974-00-00)
    9. ? 9.09.19.29.39.49.5 Davis. B. Climbers and Wall Shrubs. Viking. ISBN 0-670-82929-3 (1990-00-00)
    10. ? 10.010.1 Thomas. G. S. Plants for Ground Cover J. M. Dent & Sons ISBN 0-460-12609-1 (1990-00-00)
    11. ? 11.011.111.211.3 Grieve. A Modern Herbal. Penguin ISBN 0-14-046-440-9 (1984-00-00)
    12. ? Sheat. W. G. Propagation of Trees, Shrubs and Conifers. MacMillan and Co (1948-00-00)
    13. ? 13.013.113.213.3 Thomas. G. S. Ornamental Shrubs, Climbers and Bamboos. Murray ISBN 0-7195-5043-2 (1992-00-00)
    14. ? F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press (1951-00-00)
    15. ? 15.015.1 Bean. W. Trees and Shrubs Hardy in Great Britain. Vol 1 - 4 and Supplement. Murray (1981-00-00)
    16. ? 16.016.1 Grey-Wilson. C. & Matthews. V. Gardening on Walls Collins ISBN 0-00-219220-0 (1983-00-00)
    17. ? Fernald. M. L. Gray's Manual of Botany. American Book Co. (1950-00-00)

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