Cissus adeyana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Masinde & L.E.Newton
Source:
cmp
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. E. Africa , Vitac.: 44 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000605968
Common Names
- Cissus Adeyana
- Adeyana Vine
- Adeyana Grape
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cissus adeyana (also called Adeyana Vine, among many other common names) is a woody vine native to tropical Africa. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in open woodlands, savannas, and along rivers, at elevations of up to 2,000 metres.
Uses & Benefits
Cissus adeyana 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 Cissus adeyana 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cissus adeyana is a fast-growing, evergreen, woody vine that can reach up to 10 feet in length. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or seed. Stem cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. Once germinated, the seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots.
Where to Find Cissus adeyana
Cissus adeyana can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Cissus adeyana FAQ
What is the common name of Cissus adeyana?
Adeyana Cissus
What is the growth habit of Cissus adeyana?
It is a woody, climbing vine
What is the native range of Cissus adeyana?
It is native to tropical regions of South America
Species in the Cissus genus
Cissus zombitsy, Cissus acreensis, Cissus acris, Cissus adamii, Cissus adeyana, Cissus adnata, Cissus alata, Cissus albida, Cissus albiporcata, Cissus amapaensis, Cissus ambongensis, Cissus amoena, Cissus anemonifolia, Cissus angustata, Cissus anisophylla, Cissus annamica, Cissus antandroy, Cissus antarctica, Cissus anulata, Cissus apendiculata, Cissus aphylla, Cissus aphyllantha, Cissus araguainensis, Cissus aralioides, Cissus arguta, Cissus aristata, Cissus aristolochiifolia, Cissus aristolochioides, Cissus arnottiana, Cissus assamica, Cissus astrotricha, Cissus aubertiana, Cissus auricomus, Cissus austroyunnanensis, Cissus bachmaensis, Cissus bahiensis, Cissus barbeyana, Cissus barteri, Cissus bathyrhakodes, Cissus bauerleni, Cissus bequaertii, Cissus bicolor, Cissus biformifolia, Cissus blanchetiana, Cissus boivinii, Cissus boliviana, Cissus bosseri, Cissus bracteosa, Cissus brevipes, Cissus cactiformis,
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2722129: Based on the initial data import
Leonard Eric Newton (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.E.Newton' in the authors string.
Patrick Siro Masinde: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Masinde' in the authors string.