Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Species:
pruriens
ID:
635337

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Welw. ex Baker) Desc.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Naturalia Monspel., Sér. Bot. 18: 226, basionymo cit. 1967

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000634669



Common Names

  • Cyphostemma pruriens
  • Pruriens Cyphostemma
  • Pruriens Grape


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Synonyms

  • Vitis pruriens Welw. ex Baker [unknown]
  • Cissus pruriens Planch. [unknown]
  • Cissus rubifolia Planch. [unknown]

Description

Cyphostemma pruriens (also called Itchy-Leaf Grape, among many other common names) is a succulent shrub native to South Africa. It has thick, fleshy leaves and stems that are covered in a waxy coating. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cyphostemma pruriens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as an ingredient in traditional African medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyphostemma pruriens is a small, yellowish-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, round leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyphostemma pruriens is a succulent plant that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. To propagate, take a stem cutting from the plant and allow it to dry out for a few days before planting it in a pot filled with well-draining soil. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and the cutting should take root in a few weeks. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a more difficult process.

Where to Find Cyphostemma pruriens

Cyphostemma pruriens is native to South Africa.

Cyphostemma pruriens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyphostemma pruriens?

Cyphostemma pruriens

What is the common name of Cyphostemma pruriens?

Pruriens Grape

What is the natural habitat of Cyphostemma pruriens?

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-2752854: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Bernard Descoings (1931-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desc.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Welwitsch (1806-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welw.' in the authors string.