Pepper vine facts for kids

"Pepper vine" redirects here. Outside the United States, this usually refers to some species of Piper (genus).

Quick facts for kids Pepper vine

Scientific classification
Genus:	Nekemias
Species:	arborea

Nekemias arborea, commonly known as pepper vine, is native to the Southeastern United States, Texas, and New Mexico. It spreads rapidly, climbing up trees and bushes. Although it is attractive, its rapid growth and ability to pull down trees makes it a nuisance if not strictly confined.

Synonyms

Its synonyms include: Ampelopsis arborea (L.) Koehne, Ampelopsis bipinnata Michx., Ampelopsis pinnata DC., Cissus arborea (L.) Des Moul., Cissus bipinnata Elliott, Cissus orientalis Lam., Cissus stans Pers., Hedera arborea (L.) Walter, Nekemias bipinnata Raf., Vitis arborea L., Vitis bipinnata Torr. & A.Gray, and Vitis orientalis (Lam.) Boiss.

Cultivation

Nekemias arborea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Images for kids

When young, the leaves of nekemias arborea (pepper vine) are a deep red color.

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