Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
volubilis
ID:
60078

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind. 2: C102 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059407



Common Names

  • Voluble Cissampelopsis
  • Climbing False Pimpernel
  • Climbing False Pimpernel


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Synonyms

  • Vernonia esquirolii Vaniot [unknown]
  • Senecio hoi Dunn [unknown]
  • Ligularia araneosa DC. [unknown]
  • Senecio walkeri Arn. [unknown]
  • Senecio arachnoideus Wall. [unknown]
  • Cacalia volubilis Blume [unknown]
  • Cissampelopsis volubilis floribunda Miq. [unknown]
  • Senecio chionopappus Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Senecio araneosus araneosus [unknown]
  • Senecio araneosus DC. [unknown]
  • Cissampelopsis volubilis volubilis [unknown]
  • Cissampelopsis walkeri (Arn.) C.Jeffrey & Y.L.Chen [unknown]
  • Senecio araneosus floribundus (Miq.) Hochr. [unknown]
  • Senecio blumei DC. [unknown]
  • Cissampelopsis walkeri floccosa Vanij. & Kadereit [unknown]
  • Senecio corymbosus walkeri (Arn.) Grierson [unknown]

Description

Cissampelopsis volubilis (also called Climbing Cissampelopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to South America. It has alternate, ovate leaves and small white flowers. It grows in open grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cissampelopsis volubilis is a climbing plant that is often grown for its ornamental value in gardens. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cissampelopsis volubilis are small, yellow-green in color, and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cissampelopsis volubilis is a perennial climber native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by stem cuttings. It can also be grown from seed.

Where to Find Cissampelopsis volubilis

Cissampelopsis volubilis can be found in the southeastern United States, including Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.

Cissampelopsis volubilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cissampelopsis volubilis?

Cissampelopsis volubilis

What type of plant is Cissampelopsis volubilis?

It is a climbing shrub

What is the natural habitat of Cissampelopsis volubilis?

It is native to South Africa

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,

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