Vitis cinerea
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| Internal ID | UUID64404fbece033153370083 |
| Scientific name | Vitis cinerea |
| Authority | (Engelm.) Millardet |
| First published in | Mém. Soc. Sci. Phys. Nat. Bordeaux , sér. 2, 3: 319 (1880) |
General Uses Top
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Vitis cinerea produces small, dark‑purple to black grapes 5–8 mm in diameter that are borne in loose clusters. The fruit is sweet‑tart with a relatively thin skin and two to four small seeds per berry. In local foraging and small‑scale food production, the grapes are used directly as fresh fruit, processed into jam, or made into jelly. The fruit’s sweet‑tart flavor, with a balance of sugar and acidity, supports gel formation when sugar and pectin are added. The berries are also occasionally pressed to obtain a deep‑colored juice that can be used in non‑alcoholic beverages or as a flavoring component in culinary preparations.
Food and beverages (non‑medicinal):
The primary culinary use of V. cinerea is in the production of jam and jelly. The fruit’s inherent acidity and sugar content make it suitable for traditional preserve‑making without excessive added acid. Small‑batch artisanal producers have experimented with fermenting the juice into wine, using the species either alone or in blends with cultivated Vitis vinifera to impart high acidity and distinctive aroma. Although commercial wine production from V. cinerea is not established, the fruit is harvested for fresh consumption by foragers and for use in fruit preserves. The grapes are also occasionally used to make a simple juice or syrup that can be incorporated into sauces or desserts. No medicinal or therapeutic applications are described for these preparations.
Sustainability and sourcing:
Vitis cinerea is native to the eastern United States, occurring in floodplain forests, riverbanks, and disturbed habitats across much of its range. The species is not cultivated on a commercial scale; most fruit is obtained through wild collection during the late summer to early autumn ripening period. Regional floras and the USDA PLANTS database list the taxon as secure (G5) in the United States, indicating a stable, widespread population. Sustainable harvesting practices typically involve hand‑picking ripe berries while leaving sufficient fruit for wildlife and for natural regeneration. Because the plant propagates readily from seed and root suckers, localized foraging does not pose a significant conservation risk when collection pressure is moderate and habitats are protected.
Synonyms Top
| Scientific name | Authority | First published in |
|---|---|---|
| Vitis cinerea var. canescens | L.H.Bailey | Syn. Fl. N. Amer. 1(1): 425 (1897) |
| Vitis aestivalis var. cinerea | Engelm. | Manual , ed. 5, (2nd issue): 676 (1867) |
| Vitis aestivalis var. canescens | Engelm. | Amer. Naturalist 2: 321 (1868) |
Common names Top
Add a new one! Suggest a correction!| Language | Common/alternative name |
|---|---|
| English | graybark grape |
| Arabic | كرمة رمادية |
| German | graurinden-rebe |
| Persian | ویتیس خاکستری |
| Chinese | 甜冬葡萄 |
Varieties (abbr. var.) Top
Add a new one! Suggest a correction!| Name | Authority | First published in |
|---|---|---|
| Vitis cinerea var. baileyana | (Munson) Comeaux | Castanea 52: 212 (1987) |
| Vitis cinerea var. floridana | Munson | Bull. Div. Pomol. U.S.D.A. 3: 12 (1890) |
| Vitis cinerea var. cinerea | Unknown | |
| Vitis cinerea var. tomentosa | (Planch.) Comeaux | Sida 19: 129 (2000) |
Germination/Propagation Top
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Distribution (via POWO/KEW) Top
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Links to other databases Top
Suggest others/fix!| Database | ID/link to page |
|---|---|
| World Flora Online | wfo-0001145269 |
| USDA Plants | VICI2 |
| Tropicos | 34000015 |
| KEW | urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1038332-2 |
| The Plant List | tro-34000015 |
| Open Tree Of Life | 314458 |
| NCBI Taxonomy | 226012 |
| Nature Serve | 2.132951 |
| IPNI | 1038332-2 |
| iNaturalist | 130905 |
| GBIF | 5372379 |
| Freebase | /m/08p6b_ |
| EPPO | VITCI |
| EOL | 582352 |
| USDA GRIN | 41863 |
| Wikipedia | Vitis_cinerea |
Genomes (via NCBI) Top
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| Accession | Assembly | |||||
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| Name | Level | Submitter | Released | Coverage | Size | |
| GCA_022059055.1 | Vitis_cinerea_B9 | Scaffold | VitisGen | 2022-02-08 | 39.31 | 474.79 Mb |
Scientific Literature Top
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Phytochemical Profile Top
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| Name | PubChem ID | Canonical SMILES | MW | Found in | Proof |
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| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Cinnamic acids and derivatives / Hydroxycinnamic acids and derivatives / Coumaric acids and derivatives | |||||
| (2S,3R)-trans-caftaric acid | 13887348 | Click to see | 312.23 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(86)80078-4 |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / Flavones | |||||
| Apigenin | 5280443 | Click to see C1=CC(=CC=C1C2=CC(=O)C3=C(C=C(C=C3O2)O)O)O | 270.24 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0305-1978(87)90085-8 |
| Luteolin | 5280445 | Click to see C1=CC(=C(C=C1C2=CC(=O)C3=C(C=C(C=C3O2)O)O)O)O | 286.24 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0305-1978(87)90085-8 |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / Flavones / Flavonols | |||||
| Isorhamnetin | 5281654 | Click to see | 316.26 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0305-1978(87)90085-8 |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / Flavonoid glycosides / Flavonoid C-glycosides / Flavonoid 8-C-glycosides | |||||
| Vitexin | 5280441 | Click to see | 432.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0305-1978(87)90085-8 |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / Flavonoid glycosides / Flavonoid O-glycosides / Flavonoid-3-O-glycosides | |||||
| Hyperoside | 5281643 | Click to see C1=CC(=C(C=C1C2=C(C(=O)C3=C(C=C(C=C3O2)O)O)OC4C(C(C(C(O4)CO)O)O)O)O)O | 464.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0305-1978(87)90085-8 |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / Flavonoid glycosides / Flavonoid O-glycosides / Flavonoid-7-O-glycosides | |||||
| Apigenin 7-O-glucoside | 5280704 | Click to see | 432.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0305-1978(87)90085-8 |
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| In public collections | 0 |