Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
glaberrima
ID:
606469

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.St.-Hil.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. Merid. 1: 57 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000605801



Common Names

  • Smooth False Pimpernel
  • Smooth Cissampelos
  • Smooth False Pimpernel


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Synonyms

  • Cissampelos clematidea C.Presl [unknown]
  • Cissampelos errabunda Miers [unknown]
  • Cissampelos galapagensis A.Stewart [unknown]
  • Cissampelos glaberrima orbicularis Chodat & Hassl. [unknown]
  • Cissampelos parmata Miers ex Diels [unknown]
  • Cissampelos parriera Vell. [unknown]

Description

Cissampelos glaberrima (also called Smooth 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 glaberrima 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 glaberrima has a bright yellow flower with white tips. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cissampelos glaberrima 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 glaberrima

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

Cissampelos glaberrima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cissampelos glaberrima?

Cissampelos glaberrima

What is the common name of Cissampelos glaberrima?

Glabrous Cissampelos

What is the natural habitat of Cissampelos glaberrima?

Tropical and subtropical forests of South America

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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