Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
campestris
ID:
606776

Status:
valid

Authors:
Planch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 5: 536 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000606108



Common Names

  • Campestris Cissus
  • Campestris Grape
  • Climbing Cissus


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Synonyms

  • Cissus campestris warmingii Planch. [unknown]
  • Cissus pedatifida Hoehne [unknown]
  • Cissus sicyoides gardneri (Baker) Planch. [unknown]
  • Vitis sicyoides gardneri Baker [unknown]
  • Cissus pedatifida scandens Hoehne [unknown]
  • Vitis vitiginea campestris Kuntze [unknown]
  • Vitis campestris Baker [unknown]
  • Vitis warmingii Baker [unknown]

Description

Cissus campestris (also called Field Cissus, among many other common names) is a woody climber with tendrils and large, glossy leaves. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in open grasslands and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Cissus campestris 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

Flower of Cissus campestris is small, white in color, and has five petals. The seed is a small, round, black, and shiny. The seedling is a small, thin, and light green stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cissus campestris 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 campestris

Cissus campestris is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Cissus campestris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cissus campestris?

Cissus campestris

What is the common name of Cissus campestris?

Field Cissus

What is the natural habitat of Cissus campestris?

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,

References