Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tinctoria
ID:
607635

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
Reise Bras. 1: 368 (1823)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000606967



Common Names

  • Cissus tinctoria
  • Tinctoria Cissus
  • Tinctoria Grape Ivy


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Synonyms

  • Cissus selloana Planch. [unknown]
  • Cissus selloana glabra Planch. [unknown]
  • Cissus sicyoides tinctoria Planch. [unknown]
  • Vitis selloana Baker [unknown]
  • Vitis selloana glabra Baker [unknown]

Description

Cissus tinctoria (also called Dyer's Ivy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India. It has long, narrow leaves and white flowers. It grows in wet, sandy soils in open areas and along the edges of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cissus tinctoria is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever and skin infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cissus tinctoria 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 tinctoria 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 tinctoria

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

Cissus tinctoria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cissus tinctoria?

Cissus tinctoria

What type of plant is Cissus tinctoria?

Vine

What is the natural habitat of Cissus tinctoria?

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,