Cissampelos verticillata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
verticillata
ID:
606604
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rhodes
Source:
cmp
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 30(6): 435. 1975
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000605936
Common Names
- Cissampelos verticillata
- Whorled-Leaved Cissampelos
- Whorled-Leaved Velvet Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cissampelos verticillata (also called 'Whorled 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 verticillata 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 verticillata 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 verticillata is a perennial climbing vine that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in containers or in the ground. It requires well-draining soil and regular watering. It is also drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Cissampelos verticillata
Cissampelos verticillata can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Cissampelos verticillata FAQ
What is the common name of Cissampelos verticillata?
Whorled-Leaved Cissampelos
What is the growth habit of Cissampelos verticillata?
It is a perennial vine with woody stems
What is the native range of Cissampelos verticillata?
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-2722098: Based on the initial data import
Philip Grafton Mole Rhodes (1885-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rhodes' in the authors string.