Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acris
ID:
592325

Status:
valid

Authors:
Domin

Source:
cmp

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 11: 264 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591657



Common Names

  • Cayratia acris
  • Sharp-fruited Cayratia
  • Sharp-fruited Wild Cucumber


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Synonyms

  • Vitis acris F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Cayratia grandifolia (Warb.) Merr. & L.M.Perry [unknown]
  • Cissus grandifolia Warb. [unknown]
  • Cayratia grandifolia (Warb.) Suess. [unknown]

Description

Cayratia acris (also called Acrid Cayratia, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to the tropical regions of Asia, and is found in wet forests, savannas, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Cayratia acris is used as a traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach ache. It is also used as a dye and for making baskets. It is known to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cayratia acris is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cayratia acris is a tropical plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a warm, humid environment and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Cayratia acris

Cayratia acris can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.

Cayratia acris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cayratia acris?

Cayratia acris

What is the family of Cayratia acris?

Vitaceae

What is the common name of Cayratia acris?

Sharp-leaved cayratia

Species in the Cayratia genus

Cayratia lanceolata, Cayratia acris, Cayratia acuminata, Cayratia albifolia, Cayratia anemonifolia, Cayratia apoensis, Cayratia calcicola, Cayratia cambodiana, Cayratia cardiophylla, Cayratia cardiospermoidea, Cayratia ceratophora, Cayratia ciliifera, Cayratia clematidea, Cayratia cordifolia, Cayratia corniculata, Cayratia cumingiana, Cayratia cuneata, Cayratia daliensis, Cayratia debilis, Cayratia delicatula, Cayratia dichromocarpa, Cayratia eurynema, Cayratia fugongensis, Cayratia gracilis, Cayratia hayatae, Cayratia ibuensis, Cayratia imerinensis, Cayratia irosinensis, Cayratia lineata, Cayratia longiflora, Cayratia maritima, Cayratia medoensis, Cayratia megacarpa, Cayratia melananthera, Cayratia menglaensis, Cayratia mollissima, Cayratia nervosa, Cayratia novemfolia, Cayratia oligocarpa, Cayratia palauana, Cayratia palmata, Cayratia pedata, Cayratia pellita, Cayratia polydactyla, Cayratia pterita, Cayratia reticulata, Cayratia ridleyi, Cayratia roxburghii, Cayratia saponaria, Cayratia schumanniana,

Species in the Vitaceae family

Acareosperma spireanum, Ampelocissus birii, Ampelocissus abyssinica, Ampelocissus acapulcensis, Ampelocissus acetosa, Ampelocissus aculeata, Ampelocissus africana, Ampelocissus amentaceus, Ampelocissus angolensis, Ampelocissus arachnoidea, Ampelocissus araneosa, Ampelocissus artemisiifolia, Ampelocissus ascendiflora, Ampelocissus banaensis, Ampelocissus barbata, Ampelocissus bombycina, Ampelocissus borneensis, Ampelocissus botryostachys, Ampelocissus butoensis, Ampelocissus capillaris, Ampelocissus cardiospermoides, Ampelocissus celebica, Ampelocissus chaffanjonii, Ampelocissus changensis, Ampelocissus cinnamomea, Ampelocissus complanata, Ampelocissus concinna, Ampelocissus debilis, Ampelocissus dekindtiana, Ampelocissus dichothrix, Ampelocissus dissecta, Ampelocissus divaricata, Ampelocissus dolichobotrys, Ampelocissus edulis, Ampelocissus elegans, Ampelocissus elephantina, Ampelocissus erdvendbergianus, Ampelocissus filipes, Ampelocissus floccosus, Ampelocissus frutescens, Ampelocissus gardineri, Ampelocissus gracilipes, Ampelocissus gracilis, Ampelocissus harmandii, Ampelocissus helferi, Ampelocissus hoabinhensis, Ampelocissus humulifolia, Ampelocissus imperialis, Ampelocissus indica, Ampelocissus iomalla,

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