Parthenocissus dalzielii

Parthenocissus dalzielii (Gagnepain 1911) is a creeper related to the grapevine family.

In China it is found in Anhui, Fujian, Guangdon, Guangxi, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Sichuan and Zhejiang.

[2] Parthenocissus dalzielii is a deciduous vine with broad, trifoliate leaves.

It sticks well to walls and sloping surfaces, even painted concrete using suction cups which excrete calcium carbonate.

[3] Parthenocissus dalzielii is recognised as a form of climate control as it provides shelter in summer yet loses its leaves in winter allowing for passive summer cooling and winter heating, reducing energy consumptions.