Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
corifolia
ID:
137540

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Jeffrey & Y.L.Chen

Source:
gcc

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 39(2): 342 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136869



Common Names

  • Cissampelopsis
  • Corifolia
  • Leatherleaf


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Description

Cissampelopsis corifolia (also called White-flowered Cissampelopsis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It has white flowers and can be found in dry forests and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Cissampelopsis corifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cissampelopsis corifolia has yellow-green flowers with long, thin petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cissampelopsis corifolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Cissampelopsis corifolia

Cissampelopsis corifolia is native to South America and can be found in humid forests and grasslands.

Cissampelopsis corifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cissampelopsis corifolia?

Cissampelopsis corifolia

What is the family of Cissampelopsis corifolia?

Cucurbitaceae

What is the flowering period of Cissampelopsis corifolia?

April to June

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-9757: Based on the initial data import
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.
Yi Ling Chen (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.L.Chen' in the authors string.