Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heyneana
ID:
607050

Status:
valid

Authors:
Planch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. [A.DC. & C.DC.] 5(2): 476. 1887 [Oct 1887]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000606382



Common Names

  • Cissus Heyneana
  • Heyne's Cissus
  • Heyne's Grape Ivy


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Synonyms

  • Cissus rotundata B.Heyne ex Wall. [unknown]
  • Cissus siamica Planch. [unknown]
  • Cissus thwaitesii Planch. [unknown]
  • Vitis heyneana glabra (R.Parker) H.B.Naithani & S.Biswas [unknown]

Description

Cissus heyneana (also called Heyne'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 heyneana 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 flowers of Cissus heyneana 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 heyneana 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 heyneana

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

Cissus heyneana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cissus heyneana?

Cissus heyneana

What is the common name of Cissus heyneana?

Heyne's creeper

What is the natural habitat of Cissus heyneana?

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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