Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guerkeana
ID:
607022

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Büttn.) T.Durand & Schinz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Mém. Couronnés Autres Mém. Acad. Roy. Sci. Belgique 53: 94 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000606354



Common Names

  • Cissus Guerkeana
  • Guerke's Cissus
  • Guerke's Grape Ivy


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Synonyms

  • Vitis guerkeana Büttner [unknown]
  • Vitis nana Baill. [unknown]
  • Cissus prostrata De Wild. & T.Durand [unknown]

Description

Cissus guerkeana (also called Guerke's Cissus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the grape family native to tropical Africa. It is a woody climber with small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is found in tropical forests and woodlands, and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cissus guerkeana 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 guerkeana 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 guerkeana can be propagated by stem cuttings or by layering. For stem cuttings, take a cutting from the stem of the plant and allow it to dry for a few days before planting it in a pot filled with a well-draining potting mix. Layering involves bending a stem of the plant and burying it in the soil. The stem will then root and form a new plant. Both methods should be done in spring or summer for best results.

Where to Find Cissus guerkeana

Cissus guerkeana can be found in tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola and in Madagascar.

Cissus guerkeana FAQ

What is the common name of Cissus guerkeana?

Guerke's Cissus

What is the scientific name of Guerke's Cissus?

Cissus guerkeana

What is the family of Cissus guerkeana?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2722481: Based on the initial data import
Hans Schinz (1858-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schinz' in the authors string.
Théophile Alexis Durand (1855-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Durand' in the authors string.