Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Species:
tridentata
ID:
465235

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.f.) Wild & R.B.Drumm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Kirkia 3: 19 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464567



Common Names

  • Rhoicissus Tridentata
  • Tridentata Rhoicissus
  • Rhoicissus Tridentata


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Synonyms

  • Rhoicissus usambarensis Gilg [unknown]
  • Rhus dimidiata Thunb. [unknown]
  • Rhus hirta Harv. ex Engl. [unknown]
  • Rhus tridentata L.f. [unknown]
  • Toxicodendron tridentatum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cissus cirrhiflora Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Cissus dimidiata Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Cissus pauciflora DC. [unknown]
  • Cissus sericea Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Cissus tridentata Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Rhus dimidiatum Thunb. [unknown]
  • Rhus tridentatum L.f. [unknown]
  • Rhoicissus dimidiata Gilg & M.Brandt [unknown]
  • Rhoicissus sericea Planch. [unknown]
  • Rhoicissus pauciflora Planch. [unknown]
  • Rhoicissus holstii Engl. [unknown]

Description

Rhoicissus tridentata (also called Bushman's Grape, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Vitaceae. It is native to South Africa, and is found in dry forests and other dry habitats. It has small white flowers and grows to a height of 1-2 m.

Uses & Benefits

Rhoicissus tridentata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a food source.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Rhoicissus tridentata sub. cuneifolia (Eckl. & Zeyh.) Urton
Rhoicissus tridentata sub. tridentata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rhoicissus tridentata is a small, yellow-green, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhoicissus tridentata is a tropical vine that can be propagated through cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Rhoicissus tridentata

Rhoicissus tridentata can be found in South Africa.

Rhoicissus tridentata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhoicissus tridentata?

Rhoicissus tridentata

What is the common name of Rhoicissus tridentata?

Tridentata rhoicissus

What is the natural habitat of Rhoicissus tridentata?

Rhoicissus tridentata is native to the Mediterranean region

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-2528622: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' 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.