Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
boliviana
ID:
606749

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lombardi

Source:
cmp

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 50(1): 19. 1998

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000606081



Common Names

  • Bolivian Cissus
  • Bolivian Grape
  • Climbing Cissus


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Description

Cissus boliviana (also called Bolivian Cissus, among many other common names) is an evergreen vine native to South America. It has a smooth, grey bark and its leaves are glossy and dark green. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas and secondary forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cissus boliviana is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, coughs, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cissus boliviana has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cissus boliviana is a fast-growing, evergreen vine that can reach up to 10 feet in length. It is native to tropical regions of South America. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by stem cuttings, which should be taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in a potting mix and kept moist until they root.

Where to Find Cissus boliviana

Cissus boliviana is native to Bolivia and can be found in forests at elevations of 1,000-2,000m.

Cissus boliviana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cissus boliviana?

Cissus boliviana

What is the common name of Cissus boliviana?

Bolivian creeper

What is the natural habitat of Cissus boliviana?

Tropical forests 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,

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