Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
ellipticum
ID:
691807

Status:
valid

Authors:
(King) Debika Mitra

Source:
cmp

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Surv. India 35: 117 (1993 publ. 1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691140



Common Names

  • Fissistigma ellipticum
  • Ellipticum Fissistigma
  • Fissistigma Ellipticum


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Description

Fissistigma ellipticum (also called Elliptic Climber, among many other common names) is a woody climber native to Southeast Asia. It has a twining habit and is usually found in evergreen forests, as well as in disturbed habitats. The leaves are alternate, ovate-lanceolate, and glabrous, and the flowers are white and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Fissistigma ellipticum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for medicinal purposes and as a source of wood and fiber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fissistigma ellipticum has small white flowers that are arranged in a raceme. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves that are ovate in shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fissistigma ellipticum can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Fissistigma ellipticum

Fissistigma ellipticum can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

Fissistigma ellipticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fissistigma ellipticum?

Fissistigma ellipticum

What type of plant is Fissistigma ellipticum?

A tropical evergreen climbing shrub

Where is Fissistigma ellipticum native to?

West and Central Africa

Species in the Fissistigma genus

Fissistigma acuminatissimum, Fissistigma balansae, Fissistigma bicolor, Fissistigma cavaleriei, Fissistigma chloroneuron, Fissistigma chrysosericeum, Fissistigma cinerascens, Fissistigma cupreonitens, Fissistigma ellipticum, Fissistigma elmeri, Fissistigma fulgens, Fissistigma glaucescens, Fissistigma hypoglaucum, Fissistigma kinabaluense, Fissistigma kingii, Fissistigma kwangsiense, Fissistigma lanuginosum, Fissistigma latifolium, Fissistigma litseifolium, Fissistigma longipes, Fissistigma longipetalum, Fissistigma maclurei, Fissistigma manubriatum, Fissistigma oblongum, Fissistigma oldhamii, Fissistigma ovoideum, Fissistigma pallens, Fissistigma paniculatum, Fissistigma poilanei, Fissistigma polyanthoides, Fissistigma polyanthum, Fissistigma retusum, Fissistigma rubiginosum, Fissistigma rufinerve, Fissistigma rugosum, Fissistigma santapaui, Fissistigma scandens, Fissistigma shangtzeense, Fissistigma sumatrana, Fissistigma taynguyenense, Fissistigma thorelii, Fissistigma tientangense, Fissistigma tonkinense, Fissistigma tungfangense, Fissistigma uonicum, Fissistigma verrucosum, Fissistigma villosissimum, Fissistigma wallichii, Fissistigma xylopetalum, Fissistigma zippelii,

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.
Debika Mitra (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Debika Mitra' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1006979-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.