Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wall. ex DC.) C.Jeffrey & Y.L.Chen
Source:
gcc
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 39(2): 341 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044396
Common Names
- Cissampelopsis
- Corymbose Cissampelopsis
- Cissampelopsis corymbosa
Description
Cissampelopsis corymbosa (also called White-flowered Cissampelopsis, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and its leaves are covered in white hairs. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cissampelopsis corymbosa is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cissampelopsis corymbosa is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cissampelopsis corymbosa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in early spring. It is best to sow the seeds in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted to their permanent location.
Where to Find Cissampelopsis corymbosa
Cissampelopsis corymbosa can be found in the southwestern United States, from California to Texas.
Cissampelopsis corymbosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cissampelopsis corymbosa?
Cissampelopsis corymbosa
What is the common name of Cissampelopsis corymbosa?
Cissampelopsis
Where is Cissampelopsis corymbosa native to?
South America
Species in the Cissampelopsis genus
Cissampelopsis glandulosa,
Cissampelopsis buimalia,
Cissampelopsis calcadensis,
Cissampelopsis corymbosa,
Cissampelopsis pareira,
Cissampelopsis volubilis,
Cissampelopsis spelaeicola,
Cissampelopsis ansteadii,
Cissampelopsis erythrochaeta,
Cissampelopsis corifolia,
Cissampelopsis vivekananthanii,
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,