Cissus perrieri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Desc.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 112: 477 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000606670
Common Names
- Cissus perrieri
- Perrier's Cissus
- Perrier's Grape
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cissus perrieri (also called Perrier's Cissus, among many other common names) is a woody, perennial vine with tendrils and small, ovate leaves. It is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia, and is usually found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cissus perrieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a climbing habit and can be used to cover walls and fences. It is also used to create a tropical look in gardens and can be used for ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Cissus perrieri are small, white, and star-shaped. The seeds are small and black, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cissus perrieri 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 perrieri can be grown in full sun or partial shade and requires regular watering.
Where to Find Cissus perrieri
Cissus perrieri is native to tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
Cissus perrieri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cissus perrieri?
Cissus perrieri
What type of plant is Cissus perrieri?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Vitaceae.
Where is Cissus perrieri found?
It is native to Madagascar.
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-2722773: Based on the initial data import
Bernard Descoings (1931-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desc.' in the authors string.