Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fusifolia
ID:
606974

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lombardi

Source:
cmp

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Candollea 51: 368 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000606306



Common Names

  • Cissus Fusifolia
  • Thread-Leaf Cissus
  • Thread-Leaf Grape Ivy


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Description

Cissus fusifolia (also called ‘Spindle-Leaf 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 fusifolia is used as a traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, stomachache, and diarrhea. It is also used as a food source, as its leaves and stems are edible. The plant is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cissus fusifolia is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, brown seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cissus fusifolia 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 fusifolia

Cissus fusifolia is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola and in Madagascar.

Cissus fusifolia FAQ

What is the common name of Cissus fusifolia?

Spindle Leaf Cissus

What is the scientific name of Spindle Leaf Cissus?

Cissus fusifolia

What is the family of Cissus fusifolia?

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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