Parthenocissus quinquefolia Virginia creeper (Vitaceae) Deciduous climber

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Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Virginia creeper
Deciduous climber
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The Parthenocissus quinquefolia plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Quebec to Florida and Mexico. A garden escape in Britain. It is a member of the Vitaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Virginia creeper. Some home gardeners know the variety as Ampelopsis hederacea. Hedera quinquefolia. Vitis hederacea. V. quinquefolia.

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Latin Name:  Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Common Name:  Virginia creeper
Family:  Vitaceae
Author:  (L.)Planch.

Known Hazards:  Skin contact with the leaves in autumn can cause dermatitis in some people[222].

Mature Height:  30   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Woods and rocky banks[43].

Medicinal Information: The bark and fresh young shoots are aperient, alterative, emetic, expectorant and tonic[46, 61]. A hot decoction can be used as a poultice to help reduce swellings[257]. A tea made from the leaves is aperient, astringent and diuretic[222]. It is used as a wash on swellings and poison ivy rash[222, 257]. A tea made from the plant is used in the treatment of jaundice[222, 257]. A tea made from the roots is used in the treatment of gonorrhoea and diarrhoea[222, 257]. The fruit is useful in treating fevers[4].

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