Status:
valid
Authors:
Suess.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. ed. 2 , 20d: 279 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591731
Common Names
- Cayratia ridleyi
- Ridleyi Cayratia
- Cayratia Vine
Description
Cayratia ridleyi (also called Ridleyi, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 meters tall. It is native to the Andean region of South America, and is found in montane forests and cloud forests. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Cayratia ridleyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant in parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cayratia ridleyi is white and has five petals. Its seeds are small and round and its seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cayratia ridleyi can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sandy, well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a sandy, well-drained soil. Both methods require regular watering and protection from direct sunlight.
Where to Find Cayratia ridleyi
Cayratia ridleyi is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Cayratia ridleyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cayratia ridleyi?
Cayratia ridleyi
What type of plant is Cayratia ridleyi?
Vine
Where is Cayratia ridleyi native to?
Southeast Asia
Species in the Cayratia genus
Cayratia lanceolata,
Cayratia acris,
Cayratia acuminata,
Cayratia albifolia,
Cayratia anemonifolia,
Cayratia apoensis,
Cayratia calcicola,
Cayratia cambodiana,
Cayratia cardiophylla,
Cayratia cardiospermoidea,
Cayratia ceratophora,
Cayratia ciliifera,
Cayratia clematidea,
Cayratia cordifolia,
Cayratia corniculata,
Cayratia cumingiana,
Cayratia cuneata,
Cayratia daliensis,
Cayratia debilis,
Cayratia delicatula,
Cayratia dichromocarpa,
Cayratia eurynema,
Cayratia fugongensis,
Cayratia gracilis,
Cayratia hayatae,
Cayratia ibuensis,
Cayratia imerinensis,
Cayratia irosinensis,
Cayratia lineata,
Cayratia longiflora,
Cayratia maritima,
Cayratia medoensis,
Cayratia megacarpa,
Cayratia melananthera,
Cayratia menglaensis,
Cayratia mollissima,
Cayratia nervosa,
Cayratia novemfolia,
Cayratia oligocarpa,
Cayratia palauana,
Cayratia palmata,
Cayratia pedata,
Cayratia pellita,
Cayratia polydactyla,
Cayratia pterita,
Cayratia reticulata,
Cayratia ridleyi,
Cayratia roxburghii,
Cayratia saponaria,
Cayratia schumanniana,
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,