Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
palmata
ID:
607299

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poir.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Encycl. , Suppl. 1: 107 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000606631



Common Names

  • Cissus palmata
  • Palmate Cissus
  • Palmate Grape


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Synonyms

  • Vitis commersonii Baker [unknown]
  • Cissus bonariensis Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Cissus gibertii Planch. [unknown]
  • Cissus palmata balansana Planch. [unknown]
  • Cissus paraguayensis Planch. [unknown]
  • Vitis gibertii Baker [unknown]
  • Vitis bakeri Herter [unknown]
  • Cissus palmata palmata [unknown]

Description

Cissus palmata (also called 'Palm-leaved 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 palmata is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, dysentery, and diarrhea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cissus palmata has small white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cissus palmata is a fast-growing, evergreen climber native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated from stem cuttings, which should be taken from the current season's growth. The cuttings should be planted in moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, shaded position. Once established, Cissus palmata can be grown in full sun or partial shade and requires regular watering.

Where to Find Cissus palmata

Cissus palmata is native to tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Cissus palmata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cissus palmata?

Cissus palmata

What type of plant is Cissus palmata?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Vitaceae.

Where is Cissus palmata found?

It is native to Central America and 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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