How to Identify Vitaceae

Vitaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Vitales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 80 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.

Key Identification Features

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Representative Vitaceae Species

How to identify Vitis rotundifolia Michx.

Vitis rotundifolia Michx.

Vitis rotundifolia Michx.

Vitis rotundifolia, or muscadine, is a cultivated North American grapevine used …

How to identify Vitis arizonica Engelm.

Vitis arizonica Engelm.

Vitis arizonica Engelm.

Vitis arizonica, the Arizona canyon grape, is a wild North American vine with ed…

How to identify Leea indica (Burm.fil.) Merr.

Leea indica (Burm.fil.) Merr.

Leea indica (Burm.fil.) Merr.

Leea indica is a large Vitaceae shrub found across parts of South and Southeast …

How to identify Vitis vulpina L.

Vitis vulpina L.

Vitis vulpina L.

Vitis vulpina, Frost Grape, is a climbing wild vine with edible tart grapes that…

How to identify Nekemias cantoniensis (Hook. & Arn.) J.Wen & Z.L.Nie

Nekemias cantoniensis (Hook. & Arn.) J.Wen & Z.L.Nie

Nekemias cantoniensis (Hook. & Arn.) J.Wen & Z.L.Nie

Nekemias cantoniensis is a vine native to several Asian countries, formerly clas…

How to identify Ampelopsis glandulosa (Wall.) Momiy.

Ampelopsis glandulosa (Wall.) Momiy.

Ampelopsis glandulosa (Wall.) Momiy.

Ampelopsis glandulosa, or porcelain berry, is an ornamental, sometimes invasive …

How to identify Vitis californica Benth.

Vitis californica Benth.

Vitis californica Benth.

Vitis californica Benth. is a fast-growing deciduous wild grape native to Califo…

How to identify Cissus discolor Blume

Cissus discolor Blume

Cissus discolor Blume

Cissus discolor Blume, the rex begonia vine, is a tender evergreen climbing flow…

How to identify Tetrastigma nitens (F.Muell.) Planch.

Tetrastigma nitens (F.Muell.) Planch.

Tetrastigma nitens (F.Muell.) Planch.

Tetrastigma nitens is a liana species native to eastern Australia, known by seve…

How to identify Parthenocissus quinquefolia (L.) Planch.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia (L.) Planch.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia (L.) Planch.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia is a prolific deciduous ornamental climber with aggr…

How to identify Vitis cinerea (Engelm.) Millardet

Vitis cinerea (Engelm.) Millardet

Vitis cinerea (Engelm.) Millardet

Vitis cinerea is a native North American grape species with small black berries,…

How to identify Vitis cinerea var. helleri (L.H.Bailey) M.O.Moore

Vitis cinerea var. helleri (L.H.Bailey) M.O.Moore

Vitis cinerea var. helleri (L.H.Bailey) M.O.Moore

Vitis cinerea, graybark grape, is a native US grape with small black berries, fo…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Vitaceae?

Vitaceae plants belong to the Vitales order in the Plantae kingdom. Populations previously identified as this species from Malesia, New Guinea, Australia, and southwestern Pacific islands are now classified as the separate distinct species Leea nova-guineensis. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Vitaceae?

Vitaceae is classified in the order Vitales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. brevipedunculata, which has distinctive medium blue fruit, is grown as an ornamental plant to cover walls and arbours in gardens.

⚠️ Are any Vitaceae species poisonous?

Yes, some Vitaceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Vitaceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.

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