Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Species:
lanigerum
ID:
635263

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Harv.) Desc. ex Wild & R.B.Drumm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Fl. Zambes. 2: 483 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000634595



Common Names

  • Lanigerum Grape
  • Lanigerum Cyphostemma
  • Cyphostemma Lanigerum


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Synonyms

  • Cissus lanigera Harv. [unknown]
  • Cissus lanigera holubii Planch. [unknown]
  • Cissus lanigera sosong Planch. [unknown]

Description

Cyphostemma lanigerum (also called Lanigerum Cyphostemma, among many other common names) is a succulent shrub native to Namibia and South Africa. It has thick, fleshy leaves and stems that are covered in white hairs. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cyphostemma lanigerum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyphostemma lanigerum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyphostemma lanigerum is a succulent plant native to Ethiopia. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or from seed. To propagate from stem cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy stem and allow it to dry for a few days before planting it in a well-draining soil mix. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. The plant prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered when the soil is dry.

Where to Find Cyphostemma lanigerum

Cyphostemma lanigerum is native to Mozambique and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Cyphostemma lanigerum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyphostemma lanigerum?

Cyphostemma lanigerum

What is the common name of Cyphostemma lanigerum?

Woolly Grape

What is the natural habitat of Cyphostemma lanigerum?

Dry, rocky slopes in South Africa

Species in the Cyphostemma genus

Cyphostemma ankaranense, Cyphostemma caerulans, Cyphostemma comorense, Cyphostemma labatii, Cyphostemma mandrakense, Cyphostemma marojejyense, Cyphostemma abercornense, Cyphostemma adamii, Cyphostemma adenanthum, Cyphostemma adenocarpum, Cyphostemma adenocaule, Cyphostemma adenopodum, Cyphostemma allophylloides, Cyphostemma alnifolium, Cyphostemma amplexicaule, Cyphostemma amplexum, Cyphostemma anatomicum, Cyphostemma ankirihitrense, Cyphostemma auriculatum, Cyphostemma bainesii, Cyphostemma bambuseti, Cyphostemma barbosae, Cyphostemma betiforme, Cyphostemma bidgoodiae, Cyphostemma biternatum, Cyphostemma boranense, Cyphostemma bororense, Cyphostemma braunii, Cyphostemma brieyi, Cyphostemma buchananii, Cyphostemma bullatum, Cyphostemma burgeri, Cyphostemma cabui, Cyphostemma camerounense, Cyphostemma chloroleucum, Cyphostemma chrysadenium, Cyphostemma cirrhosum, Cyphostemma congestum, Cyphostemma cornigera, Cyphostemma cornus-africani, Cyphostemma crassiusculum, Cyphostemma crinitum, Cyphostemma cristigerum, Cyphostemma crithmifolium, Cyphostemma crotalarioides, Cyphostemma cryptoglandulosum, Cyphostemma cuneatum, Cyphostemma currorii, Cyphostemma curvipodum, Cyphostemma cymosum,

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2752783: Based on the initial data import
Bernard Descoings (1931-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desc.' in the authors string.
William Henry Harvey (1811-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harv.' in the authors string.
Hiram Wild (1917-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wild' in the authors string.
Robert Bailey Drummond (1924-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.B.Drumm.' in the authors string.