Parthenocissus dalzielii
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Parthenocissus dalzielii | |
| Category | Vine |
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| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Magnoliophyta |
| Class | Angiospermae |
| Order | Vitales |
| Family | Vitaceae |
| Genus | Parthenocissus |
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About
Parthenocissus dalzielii (Gagnepain 1911) is a creeper related to the grapevine family. It is a native plant of East and South-east Asia.
In China it is found in Anhui, Fujian, Guangdon, Guangxi, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Sichuan and Zhejiang.<ref>Flora of China 12: 175, 2007 [1] (retrieved on 20-9-2010)</ref> It is commonly used in Hong Kong by the government as part of slope stabilization. Its Chinese name is 爬山虎.
Growth
P.dalzielli can grow in pots or on slopes. It is propagated from seeds or cuttings. It needs lots of light and humid weather.<ref>http://libcxy.blog.hexun.com/12303770_d.html</ref>
Characteristics
Parthenocissus dalzielii grows three broad green leaves from April to July. It sticks well to walls and sloping surfaces even painted concrete using suction cupswhich excrete calcium carbonate. It has small fruit which look like grapes and are dark blue almost black when ripe.<ref>"Common Climbers in HK". Hkherbarium.net. http://www.hkherbarium.net/herbarium/topics/topic3/climbers.htm. Retrieved 2010-04-09.</ref>
Cultivation and uses
Parthenocissus dalzielii is recognised as a form of climate control as it provides shelter in summer yet looses its leaves in winter allowing for passive summer cooling and winter heating, reducing energy consumptions. <ref>http://www.wetlandpark.com/en/biodiversity/plants_shrubs_herbs.asp?x=18</ref>
