Status:
valid
Authors:
Werderm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 13: 279 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000606058
Common Names
- Bathyrhakodes Cissus
- Bathyrhakodes Grape
- Climbing Cissus
Description
Cissus bathyrhakodes (also called Deep-grooved Cissus, among many other common names) is an evergreen vine native to South America. 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 bathyrhakodes 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 bathyrhakodes 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cissus bathyrhakodes 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 bathyrhakodes
Cissus bathyrhakodes is native to the Democratic Republic of Congo and can be found in forests at elevations of 1,000-2,000m.
Cissus bathyrhakodes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cissus bathyrhakodes?
Cissus bathyrhakodes
What is the family of Cissus bathyrhakodes?
Vitaceae
What is the common name of Cissus bathyrhakodes?
Bathyrhakodes 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,