Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bequaertii
ID:
606730

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dewit

Source:
cmp

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 29: 295 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000606062

Common Names

  • Bequaert's Cissus
  • Bequaert's Grape
  • Climbing Cissus

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Description

Cissus bequaertii (also called Bequaert's 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 bequaertii 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 bequaertii 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 bequaertii is a tropical vine native to South America. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground in a sheltered, sunny spot. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and should be fertilized regularly. Propagation is done by seed or by taking cuttings from mature plants.

Where to Find Cissus bequaertii

Cissus bequaertii is native to Angola and can be found in forests at elevations of 1,000-2,000m.

Cissus bequaertii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cissus bequaertii?

Cissus bequaertii

What is the family of Cissus bequaertii?

Vitaceae

What is the common name of Cissus bequaertii?

Bequaert's 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2722215: Based on the initial data import
Jeanine Dewit (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dewit' in the authors string.