Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
erythrochaeta
ID:
117183

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Jeffrey & Y.L.Chen

Source:
gcc

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 39(2): 349 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116512



Common Names

  • Red-stemmed Cissampelopsis
  • Red-stemmed Cissampelopsis
  • Red-stemmed Cissampelopsis


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Synonyms

  • Senecio buimalia bambusetorum Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]

Description

Cissampelopsis erythrochaeta (also called 'Red-Stemmed Climbing Hempweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a climbing stem with opposite leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cissampelopsis erythrochaeta is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomach pain, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cissampelopsis erythrochaeta is white and tubular with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cissampelopsis erythrochaeta is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It should be grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by taking stem cuttings in the summer.

Where to Find Cissampelopsis erythrochaeta

Cissampelopsis erythrochaeta is native to South America and can be found in open woodlands, scrublands, and rocky areas.

Cissampelopsis erythrochaeta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cissampelopsis erythrochaeta?

Cissampelopsis erythrochaeta

What is the common name of Cissampelopsis erythrochaeta?

Red-Haired Cissampelopsis

What is the natural habitat of Cissampelopsis erythrochaeta?

It is native to the Caribbean region.

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-77910: 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.