Status:
valid
Authors:
Jacq.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1763
Citation Micro:
Select. Stirp. Amer. Hist. : 23 (1763)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000605974
Common Names
- Cissus Alata
- Winged Vine
- Winged Grape
Synonyms
- Cissus pubescens Kunth [unknown]
- Cissus rhombifolia Vahl [unknown]
- Cissus sulcicaulis alata Hassl. [unknown]
- Gonoloma alata Raf. [unknown]
- Vitis rhombifolia Baker [unknown]
- Vitis alata (Jacq.) Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Cissus alata (also called Winged Vine, among many other common names) is a woody vine native to tropical Africa. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in open woodlands, savannas, and along rivers, at elevations of up to 2,000 metres.
Uses & Benefits
Cissus alata is a medicinal plant used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cissus alata is a bright yellow, with a white throat. The seed is small and round, with a blackish-brown color. The seedlings are green and have a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cissus alata is a fast-growing, evergreen, woody vine that can reach up to 10 feet in length. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or seed. Stem cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. Once germinated, the seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots.
Where to Find Cissus alata
Cissus alata can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Cissus alata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cissus alata?
Cissus alata
What is the common name of Cissus alata?
Winged-stemmed Cissus
What is the natural habitat of Cissus alata?
Tropical rainforests
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,