Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tiliacea
ID:
607629

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
cmp

Year:
1822

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 5: 222 (1822)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000606961



Common Names

  • Cissus Tiliacea
  • Tiliacea Cissus
  • Tiliacea Ivy


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Synonyms

  • Cissus arsenii Standl. [unknown]
  • Cissus brevicaulis Gentry [unknown]
  • Cissus pallidiflora Lundell [unknown]
  • Cissus sicyoides tiliacea Planch. [unknown]
  • Cissus sinaloae Standl. [unknown]
  • Cissus subtruncata Rose [unknown]
  • Cissus tuberosa Moc. & Sessé ex DC. [unknown]
  • Vitis tuberosa Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Vitis tiliacea Hemsl. [unknown]

Description

Cissus tiliacea (also called Tilia-leaved Grape, among many other common names) is a deciduous, woody, perennial climber native to tropical Africa. It has glossy, dark green, ovate leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cissus tiliacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating wounds and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cissus tiliacea 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Cissus tiliacea 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 tiliacea

Cissus tiliacea is native to the tropical forests of South America, particularly in Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia. It can be found in moist, shady areas, often near streams and rivers.

Cissus tiliacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cissus tiliacea?

Cissus tiliacea

What type of plant is Cissus tiliacea?

Vine

What is the natural habitat of Cissus tiliacea?

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,

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