Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cuspidata
ID:
606850

Status:
valid

Authors:
Planch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 5: 498 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000606182



Common Names

  • Cuspidate Cissus
  • Cuspidate Grape Ivy
  • Cuspidate Ivy


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Description

Cissus cuspidata (also called Cuspidate 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 moist forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Cissus cuspidata 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

Flower of Cissus cuspidata 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 cuspidata is a tropical vine native to South America. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground in a sheltered, sunny spot. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and should be fertilized regularly. Propagation is done by seed or by taking cuttings from mature plants.

Where to Find Cissus cuspidata

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

Cissus cuspidata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cissus cuspidata?

Cissus cuspidata

What is the common name of Cissus cuspidata?

Cuspid-leaved creeper

What is the natural habitat of Cissus cuspidata?

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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