Cissampelos tenuipes - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuipes
ID:
606590
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 26: 399 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000605922
Common Names
- Cissampelos tenuipes
- Slender-Stemmed Cissampelos
- Slender-Stemmed Velvet Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cissampelos tenuipes (also called 'Slender Cissampelos', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Menispermaceae family. It is native to South America, where it grows in rocky habitats at high altitudes.
Uses & Benefits
Cissampelos tenuipes is a medicinal plant used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cissampelos tenuipes is a bright yellow, with a white throat. The seed is small and round, with a blackish-brown color. The seedlings are green and have a thin stem.
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Cissampelos tenuipes is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade to full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 25°F (-4°C). Pruning is not necessary but can be done to maintain shape.
Where to Find Cissampelos tenuipes
Cissampelos tenuipes can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Cissampelos tenuipes FAQ
What is the common name of Cissampelos tenuipes?
Slender-Stemmed Cissampelos
What is the growth habit of Cissampelos tenuipes?
It is a perennial vine with woody stems
What is the native range of Cissampelos tenuipes?
It is native to tropical regions of the Americas
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-2722085: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.