Ampelopsis glandulosa var. heterophylla
Porcelainberry
Ampelopsis glandulosa var. heterophyllia, commonly known as the glandular grapevine, is a specialized botanical variety valued in traditional ethnobotany. Characterized by its distinct heterophyllous leaf structure, this plant possesses unique chemical properties. It is primarily studied for its potential therapeutic applications and bioactive compounds within diverse medicinal practices.
- Scientific name: Ampelopsis glandulosa var. heterophylla
- Family: Vitaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Vitales and the family Vitaeaceae. Specifically, this variety is identified by the genus Ampelopsis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Vitales | WCVP |
| Family | Vitaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ampelopsis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Ampeloopsis glandulosa var. heterophylla, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Japanese, it is called ノブドウ, while in Korean, it is known as 개머루. In Chinese, the names vary slightly by script: it is identified as 异叶蛇葡萄 in Simplified Chinese (zh-cn), 異葉蛇葡萄 in Traditional Chinese (zh-tw), and 异叶蛇葡萄 in general Chinese (zh) contexts.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ja | ノブドウ | Wikidata |
| ko | 개머루 | Wikidata |
| zh | 异叶蛇葡萄 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 异叶蛇葡萄 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 異葉蛇葡萄 | Wikidata |
| en | porcelainberry | Wikidata |
| zh | 锈毛蛇葡萄 | Wikidata |
| zh | 紫葛 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range spanning across several distinct regions in East Asia. In the Russian Far East, its presence is noted throughout the Kuril Islands, Sakhalin, and the Primorye region. Moving southward, the species is also found within the Manchuria region of China. Furthermore, its distribution extends into the South-Central areas of China. Together, these locations highlight the varied habitats where this medicinal variety can be discovered.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |