Ampelopsis japonica (Vitaceae) Deciduous climber

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Ampelopsis japonica
Deciduous climber
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The Ampelopsis japonica plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea It is a member of the Vitaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. serjaniifolia. Bunge. Paullina japonica. Vitis serjaniifolia.

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Latin Name:  Ampelopsis japonica
Family:  Vitaceae
Author:  (Thunb.)Mak.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:     Mature Width:

Habitat:  Mountain sides[147].

Medicinal Information: The roots are anodyne, antibacterial, anticonvulsive, antifungal, bitter, cooling, depurative, expectorant, febrifuge and vulnerary[147, 176, 218]. A decoction of the roots is used in the treatment of tuberculous cervical nodes, bleeding from haemorrhoids and burn injuries[147].

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