Ampelocissus elegans is a species in the genus Ampelocissus.[1] It is a herbaceous climber with trifoliate leaves.[5]
| Ampelocissus elegans | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Vitales |
| Family: | Vitaceae |
| Genus: | Ampelocissus |
| Species: | A. elegans
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| Binomial name | |
| Ampelocissus elegans | |
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Uses
editThe 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
edit- ^ a b "Ampelocissus elegans", The Plant List, retrieved 2015-12-18
- ^ Gagnep. Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Autun 23: 20 1911
- ^ "Ampelocissus elegans Gagnep". Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
- ^ "Ampelocissus elegans Gagnep". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000. n.d. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
- ^ "Ampelocissus elegans (Kurz) Gegnep.", Urban Forest: An Identification Guide to the Flora of Singapore and Southeast Asia, retrieved 2015-12-17
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