Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
repens
ID:
607420

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1783

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 1: 31 (1783)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000606752



Common Names

  • Repent Cissus
  • Repent Grape Ivy
  • Repent Ivy


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Synonyms

  • Vitis glauca (Roxb.) Wall. [unknown]
  • Cissus blumeana Steud. [unknown]
  • Cissus cerifera Teijsm. & Binn. [unknown]
  • Cissus cordata Roxb. [unknown]
  • Cissus diffusus (Miq.) Amshoff [unknown]
  • Cissus glauca Roxb. [unknown]
  • Cissus glaucoramea Planch. [unknown]
  • Cissus modestus (Miq.) Amshoff [unknown]
  • Cissus purpurea Roxb. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Cissus vesicatoria Blanco [unknown]
  • Cissus repens sinensis Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Vitis modesta Miq. [unknown]
  • Vitis diffusa Miq. [unknown]
  • Vitis vitiginea repens Kuntze [unknown]
  • Vitis repens (Lam.) Wight & Arn. [unknown]

Description

Cissus repens (also called Creeping 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 repens 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

Cissus repens has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cissus repens 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 repens

Cissus repens is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola and in Madagascar.

Cissus repens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cissus repens?

Cissus repens

What is the common name of Cissus repens?

Creeping Grape

What type of plant is Cissus repens?

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,

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