Nekemias arborea

Nekemias arborea, commonly known as pepper vine, is native to the Southeastern United States, Texas, and New Mexico. It spreads rapidly, climbing up trees and bushes. Although it is attractive, its rapid growth and ability to pull down trees makes it a nuisance if not strictly confined.
Synonyms.
Its synonyms include: "Ampelopsis arborea" (L.) Koehne, "Ampelopsis bipinnata" Michx., "Ampelopsis pinnata" DC., "Cissus arborea" (L.) Des Moul., "Cissus bipinnata" Elliott, "Cissus orientalis" Lam., "Cissus stans" Pers., "Hedera arborea" (L.) Walter, "Nekemias bipinnata" Raf., "Vitis arborea" L., "Vitis bipinnata" Torr. & A.Gray, and "Vitis orientalis" (Lam.) Boiss.
Cultivation.
"Nekemias arborea" is used as an ornamental plant in gardens.