Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
antarctica
ID:
606676

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vent.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1803

Citation Micro:
Choix Pl. : t. 21 (1803)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000606008



Common Names

  • Cissus Antarctica
  • Antarctic Vine
  • Antarctic Grape


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Synonyms

  • Vitis kanguruh hort. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Vitis lucida Fisch. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Vitis antarctica Benth. [unknown]
  • Vitis baudiniana F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Cissus antarctica integerrima Domin [unknown]
  • Cissus antarctica pubescens Domin [unknown]
  • Cissus baudiniana Brouss. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Cissus bodiniana Planch. [unknown]
  • Cissus glandulosa Poir. [unknown]

Description

Cissus antarctica (also called Antarctic 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 antarctica 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

The flower of Cissus antarctica is white and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cissus antarctica 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 antarctica

Cissus antarctica is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Cissus antarctica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cissus antarctica?

Cissus antarctica

What is the common name of Cissus antarctica?

Antarctic Cissus

What is the natural habitat of Cissus antarctica?

Tropical rainforests

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,

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