Cissus louisii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dewit
Source:
cmp
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 29: 291 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000606494
Common Names
- Cissus louisii
- Louisii Cissus
- Louisii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cissus louisii (also called 'Louis' Ivy', among many other common names) is a woody, evergreen, perennial climber native to tropical Africa. It has glossy, dark green, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in forests, woodlands, and on rocky outcrops.
Uses & Benefits
Cissus louisii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cissus louisii has small, white flowers that are clustered together in small umbels. The flowers are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves that are light green in color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cissus louisii can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Cissus louisii
Cissus louisii can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Argentina.
Cissus louisii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cissus louisii?
Cissus louisii
What is the family of Cissus louisii?
Vitaceae
What is the common name of Cissus louisii?
Louis' Cissus
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-2722612: Based on the initial data import
Jeanine Dewit (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dewit' in the authors string.