Tetrastigma, Chestnut-Vine

Tetrastigma voinierianum (Baltet) Pierre ex Gagnep.

(often misspelled “voiniaranum”)

tet-rah-STIG-mah voyn-ee-AIR-ee-ay-num

Vitaceae

Explanation of name: Tetrastigma means 4 stigmas. Voinier is a surname.

Natural range: SE Asia

Recognition: Heavy, coarse “grape” vine having tendrils and (3)5 coarsely serrate leaflets, vaguely resembling a heavy-textured, thick “Virginia Creeper.”

Landscape uses:  Hanging baskets; large, fast-growing, coarse vine for shade

Internent source:

http://www.smgrowers.com/products/plants/plantdisplay.asp?cat_id=13&plant_id=1747&page=5