Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bahiensis
ID:
606720

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lombardi

Source:
cmp

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 48: 195 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000606052

Common Names

  • Bahia Cissus
  • Bahia Grape
  • Climbing Cissus

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Description

Cissus bahiensis (also called Bahia Cissus, among many other common names) is an evergreen vine native to Brazil. It has a smooth, grey bark and its leaves are glossy and dark green. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas and secondary forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cissus bahiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and abdominal pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cissus bahiensis is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, oval-shaped seedlings with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cissus bahiensis 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 bahiensis

Cissus bahiensis is native to Bahia, Brazil and can be found in forests at elevations of 600-1,000m.

Cissus bahiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cissus bahiensis?

Cissus bahiensis

What is the family of Cissus bahiensis?

Vitaceae

What is the common name of Cissus bahiensis?

Bahia Grape

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,

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