Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
assamica
ID:
606707

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craib

Source:
cmp

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1911: 31 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000606039



Common Names

  • Assam Cissus
  • Assam Grape
  • Climbing Cissus


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Synonyms

  • Vitis assamica M.A.Lawson [unknown]

Description

Cissus assamica (also called 'Assam Cissus', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Vitaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia, where it grows in rocky habitats at high altitudes.

Uses & Benefits

Cissus assamica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and abdominal pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cissus assamica 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 assamica 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 Cissus assamica

Cissus assamica is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is a climbing vine and can be found growing on trees and other plants.

Cissus assamica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cissus assamica?

Cissus assamica

What is the common name of Cissus assamica?

Assam Grape

What type of climate does Cissus assamica prefer?

Cissus assamica prefers tropical climates

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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