Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mirabilis
ID:
607212

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Urb. & Ekman) Lombardi

Source:
cmp

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Taxon 46: 427 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000606544



Common Names

  • Cissus mirabilis
  • Mirabilis Cissus
  • Mirabilis


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Synonyms

  • Pterocissus mirabilis Urb. & Ekman [unknown]

Description

Cissus mirabilis (also called 'Miracle creeper', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Vitaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is a climber with small, green leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cissus mirabilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, diarrhea, and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cissus mirabilis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Cissus mirabilis is an evergreen, perennial climber native to tropical Africa. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by stem cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Cissus mirabilis

Cissus mirabilis is found in tropical Africa, from Guinea to Angola and south to Namibia.

Cissus mirabilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cissus mirabilis?

Cissus mirabilis

What is the family of Cissus mirabilis?

Vitaceae

What is the common name of Cissus mirabilis?

Miraculous Grape

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-2722659: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.
Julio Antonio Lombardi (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lombardi' in the authors string.