Creeping grape facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Creeping grape |
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Vitis
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flexuosa
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V. flexuosa var. parvifolia (Roxb.) Gagnep.
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Vitis flexuosa, often called the Creeping Grape, is a special kind of climbing plant. It belongs to the grape family, just like the grapes you might eat! This plant is a liana, which means it's a woody vine. It loves to climb high, using trees or other structures for support.
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About the Creeping Grape
The Creeping Grape is a very interesting plant. It grows as a vine, stretching its long stems to find sunlight. Its leaves are green and can be seen growing on other plants.
This plant is found naturally in many parts of Asia. It thrives in both warm, wet tropical areas and cooler, more moderate temperate regions. This shows how adaptable the Creeping Grape can be!
Where the Creeping Grape Grows
The Creeping Grape has a huge natural home range across Asia. You can find it in many different countries and regions.
East Asia
In East Asia, the Creeping Grape grows in:
- Taiwan
- Korea (both North and South)
- Hong Kong
- Many provinces in China, including Anhui, Fujian, Gansu, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Shaanxi, Shandong, Sichuan, Yunnan, and Zhejiang.
- All over Japan, in prefectures like Hokkaido, Honshu, Kyushu, Shikoku, and the Ryukyu Islands.
Southeast Asia
Moving to Southeast Asia, this vine is native to:
- Laos
- Thailand
- Vietnam
- The Philippines (part of Malesia)
Indian Subcontinent
You can also find the Creeping Grape in the Indian Subcontinent, specifically in:
