Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ulmifolia
ID:
607674

Status:
valid

Authors:
Planch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 5: 552 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000607006



Common Names

  • Cissus ulmifolia
  • Ulmifolia Cissus
  • Ulmifolia Grape Ivy


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Synonyms

  • Vitis ulmifolia Baker [unknown]

Description

Cissus ulmifolia (also called elm-leaved grape, among many other common names) is a perennial, woody vine native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It has glossy, dark green leaves and can grow up to 10 feet in length. It is found in tropical rainforests, cloud forests, and other tropical habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cissus ulmifolia is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments including fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cissus ulmifolia 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 ulmifolia is a fast-growing, evergreen climber that can reach up to 10m in height. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or air layering. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -2°C.

Where to Find Cissus ulmifolia

Cissus ulmifolia can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Cissus ulmifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cissus ulmifolia?

Cissus ulmifolia

What is the common name of Cissus ulmifolia?

Elm-leaved Cissus

What type of plant is Cissus ulmifolia?

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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