Status:
valid
Authors:
Planch.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 5: 513 (1887)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000606020
Common Names
- Cissus Aralioides
- Aralioides Vine
- Aralioides Grape
Synonyms
- Vitis aralioides Welw. ex Baker [unknown]
- Cissus caillei A.Chev. [unknown]
- Cissus constrictus Planch. ex A.Chev. [unknown]
- Cissus oliviformis Planch. [unknown]
- Vitis constricta Baker [unknown]
Description
Cissus aralioides (also called Aralioides 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 aralioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, stomach pain, and inflammation. It is also used to treat snake bites.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Cissus aralioides sub. orientalis Verdc.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cissus aralioides is white and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cissus aralioides is a perennial climbing vine that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in containers or in the ground. It requires well-draining soil and regular watering. It is also drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Cissus aralioides
Cissus aralioides is native to India and Sri Lanka.
Cissus aralioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cissus aralioides?
Cissus aralioides
What is the common name of Cissus aralioides?
Aralia-like Cissus
What is the natural habitat of Cissus aralioides?
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,