Cissus sumatrana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Latiff
Source:
cmp
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Folia Malaysiana 2: 180 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000606934
Common Names
- Cissus Sumatrana
- Sumatra Grape
- Sumatra Ivy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cissus sumatrana (also called 'Sumatran Cissus', among many other common names) is a woody climber native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It has thick, succulent stems and leaves and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is also found in the understory of moist, evergreen forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cissus sumatrana is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a source of fiber for making rope and other items.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cissus sumatrana has small, white flowers with yellow anthers, and small, black seeds. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cissus sumatrana is a woody vine that can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done through stem cuttings.
Where to Find Cissus sumatrana
Cissus sumatrana is native to the island of Sumatra in Indonesia.
Cissus sumatrana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cissus sumatrana?
Cissus sumatrana
What type of plant is Cissus sumatrana?
Vine
What is the natural habitat of Cissus sumatrana?
Tropical forests
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-2723013: Based on the initial data import
Abdul Latiff (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Latiff' in the authors string.