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Tetrastigma voinierianum

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Tetrastigma voinierianum

Family Name: Vitaceae
Common Name: Chestnut Vine

Name

Family Name
Genus Epithet
Species Epithet
Name Status (botanical)
Common Names
Comments

Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Division Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants)
Plant Growth Form Climber

Biogeography

Native Distribution Vietnam and Laos. 
Native Habitat Terrestrial
Local Conservation Status Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only)

Description and Ethnobotany

Growth Form A woody climber, it has a twining growth form. 
Foliage The large leaves are palmately compound and consist of 4 to 5 leaflets. The leaf underside is covered with a dense layer of hairs. The leaflets are obovate in shape with a serrate  to wavy leaf margin. The leaf tendrils are long. 
Stems The stems are covered with hairs and are rust-brown in colour. 

Landscaping Features

Desirable Plant Features Ornamental Foliage
Landscape Uses Parks & Gardens, Trellis / Arbour / Pergola

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Semi-Shade
Water Preference Moderate Water
Propagation Method Seed

Foliar

Foliage Retention Evergreen
Mature Foliage Colour(s) Green
Mature Foliage Texture(s) Velvety / Furry / Tomentose
Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) Green - Light Green
Young Flush Texture(s) Velvety / Furry / Tomentose
Foliar Type Simple / Unifoliate, Compound (Palmate)
Foliar Arrangement Along Stem Alternate
Foliar Attachment to Stem Petiolate

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Master ID 32070
Species ID 6475
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Species record last updated on: 20 August 2021.
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