Ampelopsis, commonly known as peppervine[1] or porcelainberry,[1] is a genus of climbing shrubs, in the grape family Vitaceae.

The name is derived from the Ancient Greek: ἅμπελος (ampelos), which means "vine".

[3] Ampelopsis glandulosa is a popular garden plant and an invasive weed.

Plants of the World Online currently includes:[4] Ampelopsis species are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species, including Bucculatrix quinquenotella and Sphecodina abbottii.

Dihydromyricetin, which is an effective ingredient in supplements and other tonics, is extracted from the ampelopsin tree.