Parthenocissus himalayana
Herb latin name: Parthenocissus himalayana,Parthenocissus himalayana Extract
Latin name: Parthenocissus himalayana
Synonyms: Ampelopsis himalayana
Family: Vitaceae (Grape Family)
Habitat of the herb: the herb: Climbing over rocks, 1200 - 3300 metres in W. China. Moist open places at elevations of 2100 - 3200 metres in Nepal. Other uses oHabitat of the herb: the herb: Climbing over rocks, 1200 - 3300 metres in W. China. Moist open places at elevations of 2100 - 3200 metres in Nepal.
Other uses of Parthenocissus himalayana: Plants can be allowed to sprawl on the ground, making a good ground cover when spaced about 3 metres apart each way. They are very vigorous, however, and would soon swamp smaller plants.
Propagation of the herb: Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame. Stored seed requires stratifying for 6 weeks at 5℃ and should be sown as early in the year as possible. Germination is variable. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 7 - 10cm taken at a node (ensure that it has at least 2 true buds), July/August in a frame. Easy to root but they do not always survive the first winter. Basal hardwood cuttings of current seasons growth, 10 - 12 cm long, autumn in a frame. Layering.
Cultivation of Parthenocissus himalayana: Climbing over rocks, 1200 - 3300 metres in W. China. Moist open places at elevations of 2100 - 3200 metres in Nepal.
Medicinal use of the herb: None known
Known hazards of Parthenocissus himalayana: None known
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