Ambelopsis Glandulosa - Ussuri femorial vine

The traffic lights of Glandulosa, also known as the Ussuri femorial vine or climbing hops, belongs to the family of vine plants (vitaceae). This climbing plant is native to East Asia and has attracted botanists and garden lovers around the world due to its interesting features and diverse uses.

Botanical characteristics

The traffic lights of Glandulosa is a multi -year, deciduous climbing plant that can reach an impressive height of up to 20 meters. Their leaves are composed by a manual and have five to seven dwellers. The small glands are striking on the leafsticks that give this plant their name. The flowers of the traffic lights of Glandulosa are inconspicuously greenish yellow, but their fruits, small blue-black berries are particularly attractive and give the plant a remarkable colors in late summer and autumn.

Ecology and distribution

Originally native to East Asia, especially in China and Japan, the traffic lights have gained a foothold in many regions of the world. It prefers moderate to subtropical climate zones and often grows in damp forests, on shores of water and on rocky hanging. Due to her climbing nature, she can often be found on trees or structures that she can use to improve.

Benefits for humans

The traffic lights of Glandulosa not only has aesthetic value as an ornamental plant in gardens, but also some practical uses. In some cultures, their berries are used for medical purposes because they are rich in antioxidants and vitamins. In addition, the dense leaves of the plant serve as natural privacy protection and can help prevent unwanted looks.

Ecological effects

Although the traffic lights of Glandulosa has many positive properties, it is known as an invasive plant in some regions. Your quick growth and its ability to overgrow other plants can cause ecological problems. Invasive plants like this can affect domestic flora and fauna and disrupt ecological equilibria.