Parthenocissus is a genus of flowering plants within the grape family, Vitaceae. Commonly known as Virginia creeper, this deciduous climber is often used to cover walls, fences and pergolas. If you are searching for synonyms for Parthenocissus, then you could consider the term "American Ivy" or "woodbine". Both of these terms are used to refer to Virginia creeper. It is worth noting that the genus Parthenocissus contains five different species, including P. quinquefolia, P. vitacea, P. tricuspidata, P. henryana and P. yunnanensis. Each of these species has its own unique characteristics and may have different region-specific common names.