Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
integrifolia
ID:
607081

Status:
valid

Authors:
Planch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 5: 483 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000606413



Common Names

  • Cissus Integrifolia
  • Entire-Leaf Cissus
  • Entire-Leaf Grape Ivy


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Synonyms

  • Cissus trinervis De Wild. [unknown]

Description

Cissus integrifolia (also called Entire-Leaf 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 entire leaves. It is found in tropical forests and woodlands, and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cissus integrifolia 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 integrifolia are small, greenish-white, and clustered in umbels. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cissus integrifolia 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 integrifolia

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

Cissus integrifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cissus integrifolia?

Cissus integrifolia

What is the common name of Cissus integrifolia?

Integrifolia creeper

What is the natural habitat of Cissus integrifolia?

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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