Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
hirta
ID:
606488

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klotzsch

Source:
cmp

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Naturw. Reise Mossambique 6(1): 174 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000605820



Common Names

  • Hairy False Pimpernel
  • Hairy Cissampelos
  • Hairy False Pimpernel


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Synonyms

  • Cissampelos tamnifolia Miers [unknown]
  • Cissampelos pareira hirta (Klotzsch) T.Durand & Schinz [unknown]
  • Cissampelos pareira klotzschii T.Durand & Schinz [unknown]

Description

Cissampelos hirta (also called Hairy Cissampelos, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Southeast Asia. It is a climbing vine, with small, heart-shaped leaves and yellow-green flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Cissampelos hirta is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and rheumatism. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cissampelos hirta 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 hirta 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 hirta

Cissampelos hirta is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats mountain range.

Cissampelos hirta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cissampelos hirta?

Cissampelos hirta

What is the common name of Cissampelos hirta?

Hairy Cissampelos

What is the natural habitat of Cissampelos hirta?

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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