Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flavifolia
ID:
606956

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lombardi

Source:
cmp

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Candollea 61: 365 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000606288



Common Names

  • Yellow-flowered Cissus
  • Climbing Cissus
  • Climbing Grape


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Description

Cissus flavifolia (also called ‘Yellow-Leafed Cissus’, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the grape family. It is native to tropical regions of Africa, and is found in moist forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cissus flavifolia is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and for erosion control. It is also used as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cissus flavifolia are small, white in color, and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cissus flavifolia is a fast-growing, evergreen climber that can reach up to 10m in height. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or from seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in summer and rooted in a well-drained medium. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, well-drained medium and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Cissus flavifolia

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

Cissus flavifolia FAQ

What is the common name of Cissus flavifolia?

Yellow Leaf Cissus

What is the scientific name of Yellow Leaf Cissus?

Cissus flavifolia

What is the family of Cissus flavifolia?

Vitaceae

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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