Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
capensis
ID:
606432

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1782

Citation Micro:
Suppl. Pl. : 432 (1782)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000605764



Common Names

  • Cape False Pimpernel
  • Cape Cissampelos
  • Cape False Pimpernel


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Synonyms

  • Phyllanthus cinereoviridis Pax [unknown]
  • Antizoma capensis Diels [unknown]
  • Cissampelos capensis pulverulenta Harv. [unknown]
  • Cissampelos fruticosa Thunb. [unknown]
  • Cissampelos humilis Poir. [unknown]
  • Antizoma capensis pulverulenta Diels [unknown]
  • Cissampelos fruticosa L.f. [unknown]

Description

Cissampelos capensis (also called Cape Cissampelos, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Menispermaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests and grasslands. It is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cissampelos capensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions, fever, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cissampelos capensis has small white flowers with four petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cissampelos capensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that is easy to propagate by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade and can tolerate full sun. It can be propagated by seed, but it is best to divide the plant in the spring or fall. It is also possible to propagate by cuttings in the summer.

Where to Find Cissampelos capensis

Cissampelos capensis is native to the tropical forests of India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.

Cissampelos capensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cissampelos capensis?

Cissampelos capensis

What is the common name of Cissampelos capensis?

Cape Cissampelos

What is the natural habitat of Cissampelos capensis?

Tropical and subtropical forests of South Africa

Species in the Menispermaceae family

Abuta acutifolia, Abuta antioquiana, Abuta aristeguietae, Abuta barbata, Abuta brevifolia, Abuta bullata, Abuta candollei, Abuta chiapasensis, Abuta chocoensis, Abuta colombiana, Abuta dwyeriana, Abuta fluminum, Abuta grandifolia, Abuta grisebachii, Abuta imene, Abuta longa, Abuta mycetandra, Abuta obovata, Abuta pahni, Abuta panamensis, Abuta panurensis, Abuta platyphylla, Abuta racemosa, Abuta rufescens, Abuta sandwithiana, Abuta seemannii, Abuta selloana, Abuta solimoesensis, Abuta soukupii, Abuta spicata, Abuta steyermarkii, Abuta vaupesensis, Abuta velutina, Albertisia apiculata, Albertisia capituliflora, Albertisia cordifolia, Albertisia crassa, Albertisia cuneata, Albertisia delagoensis, Albertisia exelliana, Albertisia ferruginea, Albertisia glabra, Albertisia laurifolia, Albertisia mangenotii, Albertisia mecistophylla, Albertisia megacarpa, Albertisia papuana, Albertisia porcata, Albertisia puberula, Albertisia scandens,

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