Cissus amplexicaulis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Trias-Blasi & J.Parn.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 65: 487 (2010 publ. 2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331695
Common Names
- Cissus amplexicaulis
- Amplexicaulis Cissus
- Cissus amplexicauli
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cissus amplexicaulis (also called clasping-stemmed cissus, among many other common names) is a perennial vine with large, heart-shaped leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cissus amplexicaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks and is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cissus amplexicaulis has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cissus amplexicaulis is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Cissus amplexicaulis
Cissus amplexicaulis is native to India and can be found in the northern and western parts of the country.
Cissus amplexicaulis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cissus amplexicaulis?
Cissus amplexicaulis
What is the common name of Cissus amplexicaulis?
Amplexicaul Cissus
Where is Cissus amplexicaulis found?
It is found in India
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,
References
John Adrian Naicker Parnell (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Parn.' in the authors string.
Anna Trias-Blasi (b.1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trias-Blasi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77105952-1: Based on the initial data import