Subordinate Taxa
 Nomenclature
Scientific Name:
Vitaceae
Synonymy:
  • = Leeaceae
 Description

Lianes, mostly climbing by lf-opposed tendrils, rarely erect shrubs. Lvs usually alternate, the lower sometimes opposite, simple or compound; stipules petiolar or 0. Infls lf-opposed or terminal; fls in cymes, these mostly in panicles, ☿ or unisexual, usually 4–5-merous, actinomorphic, small. Calyx entire or lobed, often cupulate, very small. Petals free or united distally and then forming a cap, valvate, caducous. Stamens 4–5, antipetalous, inserted at base of hypogynous disc. Ovary superior, 2–(6)-celled; ovules 1–2 in each cell; style 1, usually short; stigma capitate or lobed. Fr. a berry with 2–4 seeds. Seed endospermic.

[From: Webb et al. (1988) Flora of New Zealand. Volume 4.]

 Biostatus
Exotic
Number of species in New Zealand within Vitaceae
CategoryNumber
Exotic: Fully Naturalised2
Exotic: Casual3
Total5
 Bibliography
Cronquist, A. 1988: The evolution and classification of flowering plants. The New York Botanic Gardens, New York.
Mabberley, D.J. 2008: Mabberley's plant book, a portable dictionary of plants, their classification and uses. Edition 3. Cambridge University Press.