Cissus humbertianus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Desc.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 112: 474 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000606396
Common Names
- Cissus Humbertianus
- Humbert's Cissus
- Humbert's Grape Ivy
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Cissus humbertianus (also called Humbert'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 humbertianus 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 humbertianus are small and yellow, with four petals. The seeds are small and round, with a dark brown color. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
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Cissus humbertianus 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 humbertianus
Cissus humbertianus can be found in tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola and in Madagascar.
Cissus humbertianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cissus humbertianus?
Cissus humbertianus
What is the common name of Cissus humbertianus?
Humbert's creeper
What is the natural habitat of Cissus humbertianus?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2722520: Based on the initial data import
Bernard Descoings (1931-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desc.' in the authors string.