Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
ovalifolia
ID:
606528

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. 1: 537 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000605860



Common Names

  • Oval-leaved False Pimpernel
  • Oval-leaved Cissampelos
  • Oval-leaved False Pimpernel


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Synonyms

  • Cissampelos amazonica Miers ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Cissampelos assimilis Miers ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Cissampelos communis A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Cissampelos crenata DC. [unknown]
  • Cissampelos ebracteata A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Cissampelos mallophylla Miers [unknown]
  • Cissampelos ovalifolia cinereoviridis A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Cissampelos ovalifolia cinerescens A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Cissampelos ovalifolia latifolia Chodat & Hassl. [unknown]
  • Cissampelos ovalifolia longepetiolata Chodat & Hassl. [unknown]
  • Cissampelos ovalifolia ovato-mucronata Chodat & Hassl. [unknown]
  • Cissampelos ovalifolia reniformis Chodat & Hassl. [unknown]
  • Cissampelos ovalifolia rufescens A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Cissampelos pareira crenata Diels [unknown]
  • Cissampelos pareira vestita Diels [unknown]
  • Cissampelos rotundata Pohl ex Eichler [unknown]
  • Cissampelos suborbicularis A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Cissampelos suborbicularis sublanata A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Cissampelos subtriangularis A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Cissampelos velutina A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Cissampelos vestita Triana & Planch. [unknown]
  • Echites dubius Vell. [unknown]

Description

Cissampelos ovalifolia (also called Oval-Leaved 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 ovalifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, stomach pain, and inflammation. It is also used to treat snake bites.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cissampelos ovalifolia 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 ovalifolia is a small evergreen vine native to tropical Asia. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sheltered spot. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Cissampelos ovalifolia

Cissampelos ovalifolia is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Cissampelos ovalifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cissampelos ovalifolia?

Cissampelos ovalifolia

What is the common name of Cissampelos ovalifolia?

Oval-Leaved Velvet Plant

What type of plant is Cissampelos ovalifolia?

A vine

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,