Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vitiginea
ID:
607721

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 117 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000607053



Common Names

  • Cissus vitiginea
  • Vitiginea Cissus
  • Vitiginea Grape Ivy


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Synonyms

  • Vitis linnaei Kurz [unknown]
  • Vitis vitiginea (L.) W.Theob. [unknown]
  • Vitis vitiginea cochinchinensis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cissus angulata Lam. [unknown]
  • Cissus vitiginea cochinchinensis DC. [unknown]

Description

Cissus vitiginea (also called 'Climbing Cissus', among many other common names) is a perennial, woody, climbing vine found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has large, ovate leaves, up to 10 cm long and 5 cm wide, and small, white flowers. It is found in tropical forests, woodlands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Cissus vitiginea 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

The flowers of Cissus vitiginea are small, white in colour and have five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cissus vitiginea is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial vine. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by stem cuttings or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Cissus vitiginea

Cissus vitiginea is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Cissus vitiginea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cissus vitiginea?

Cissus vitiginea

What is the common name of Cissus vitiginea?

Vitiginea Grape

What type of climate does Cissus vitiginea prefer?

Cissus vitiginea prefers tropical climates

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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