Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
palmatifida
ID:
607302

Status:
valid

Authors:
Planch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 5: 473 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000606634



Common Names

  • Cissus palmatifida
  • Palm-Like Cissus
  • Palm-Like Grape


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Synonyms

  • Vitis palmatifida Baker [unknown]
  • Cissus cocciniifolia Schweinf. ex Planch. [unknown]
  • Cissus triangularis A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Cissus vuilletii A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Cissus palmatifida integrifolia A.Chev. [unknown]

Description

Cissus palmatifida (also called Palmate Cissus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Vitaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It is a climbing vine, growing up to 10 m tall. Its leaves are compound, with three leaflets, each up to 10 cm long. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, and prefers moist and shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cissus palmatifida is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, dysentery, and diarrhea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cissus palmatifida 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 palmatifida 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 palmatifida can be grown in full sun or partial shade and requires regular watering.

Where to Find Cissus palmatifida

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

Cissus palmatifida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cissus palmatifida?

Cissus palmatifida

What type of plant is Cissus palmatifida?

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

Where is Cissus palmatifida 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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