Amazon Jungle Vine (Vitis amazonica)

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Suitable Locations
Espalier, Terrariums, Topiary
Sun Requirements
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Containers
Needs excellent drainage in pots, Suitable for hanging baskets, Suitable in 1 gallon
Leaves
Evergreen
Life cycle
Perennial
Minimum cold hardiness
Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Miscellaneous
Epiphytic
Plant Habit
Shrub, Vine
Plant Height
10 feet
Plant Spread
4-8 inches
Propagation: Other methods
Cuttings: Stem, Layering
Detailed Information

The name “Amazon Jungle Vine” and the species name “amazonica” strongly suggest that *Vitis amazonica* is native to the **Amazon rainforest region** of South America. This would include parts of:

* **Brazil:** A large portion of the Amazon rainforest lies within Brazil.
* **Peru:** Also contains a significant section of the Amazon.
* **Colombia:** Part of the Amazon basin is in Colombia.
* **Venezuela:** A portion of the Amazon extends into Venezuela.
* **Ecuador:** Part of the Amazon rainforest is in Ecuador.
* **Bolivia:** A section of the Amazon is in Bolivia.
* **Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana:** These countries on the northeastern coast of South America also have parts of the Amazon rainforest within their borders.

So, in summary, *Vitis amazonica* is very likely to be found in one or more of these countries within the Amazon rainforest biome.

Suitable in 1 gallon, Suitable for hanging baskets, Needs excellent drainage in pots