Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wallacei
ID:
607726

Status:
valid

Authors:
Verdc.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. E. Africa , Vitac.: 33 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000607058



Common Names

  • Cissus wallacei
  • Wallacei Cissus
  • Wallacei Grape Ivy


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Description

Cissus wallacei (also called Wallace's Cissus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the grape family. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests and savannas. It is a climbing shrub with woody stems and large, leathery leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Cissus wallacei 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 wallacei 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 wallacei 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 wallacei

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

Cissus wallacei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cissus wallacei?

Cissus wallacei

What is the common name of Cissus wallacei?

Wallacei Grape

What type of climate does Cissus wallacei prefer?

Cissus wallacei 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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