Cissus quarrei - 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-0000606741
Common Names
- Quarre's Cissus
- Climbing Cissus
- Climbing Grape
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cissus quarrei (also called Quarre'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 quarrei is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make a traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cissus quarrei has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cissus quarrei is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial vine that can be propagated from stem cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant in shape and to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Cissus quarrei
Cissus quarrei can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Argentina.
Cissus quarrei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cissus quarrei?
Cissus quarrei
What is the common name of Cissus quarrei?
Quarre's Grape
What type of plant is Cissus quarrei?
Vine
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-2722838: Based on the initial data import
Jeanine Dewit (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dewit' in the authors string.