Cissampelos hispida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hispida
ID:
606489
Status:
valid
Authors:
Forman
Source:
cmp
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 34: 561 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000605821
Common Names
- Hairy False Pimpernel
- Hairy Cissampelos
- Hairy False Pimpernel
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cissampelos hispida (also called Bristly 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 hispida 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 hispida 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cissampelos hispida 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 hispida
Cissampelos hispida is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats mountain range.
Cissampelos hispida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cissampelos hispida?
Cissampelos hispida
What is the common name of Cissampelos hispida?
Hispid Cissampelos
What is the natural habitat of Cissampelos hispida?
Tropical and subtropical forests of South America
Species in the Cissampelos genus
Cissampelos andromorpha, Cissampelos capensis, Cissampelos fasciculata, Cissampelos friesiorum, Cissampelos glaberrima, Cissampelos grandifolia, Cissampelos hirta, Cissampelos hispida, Cissampelos laxiflora, Cissampelos mucronata, Cissampelos nepalensis, Cissampelos nigrescens, Cissampelos ovalifolia, Cissampelos owariensis, Cissampelos pareira, Cissampelos rigidifolia, Cissampelos sympodialis, Cissampelos tenuipes, Cissampelos torulosa, Cissampelos tropaeolifolia, Cissampelos verticillata, Cissampelos arenicola,
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2721992: Based on the initial data import
Lewis Leonard Forman (1929-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Forman' in the authors string.