Status:
valid
Authors:
Planch.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 5: 496 (1887)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000606215
Common Names
- Diffuse-flowered Cissus
- Diffuse-flowered Grape Ivy
- Diffuse-flowered Ivy
Synonyms
- Vitis diffusiflora Baker [unknown]
- Cissus afzelii Gilg & M.Brandt [unknown]
- Cissus denticulata Turcz. [unknown]
- Cissus diffusiflora pilosocalyx Dewit [unknown]
- Vitis afzelii Baker [unknown]
Description
Cissus diffusiflora (also called Diffuse-flowered Cissus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Vitaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It is a climbing vine, growing up to 10 m tall. Its leaves are compound, with three leaflets, each up to 10 cm long. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, and prefers moist and shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cissus diffusiflora 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 flowers of Cissus diffusiflora are small, white in color, and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cissus diffusiflora is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial climber native to tropical Africa. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by stem cuttings or by seed.
Where to Find Cissus diffusiflora
Cissus diffusiflora is native to Colombia and can be found in forests at elevations of 1,000-2,000m.
Cissus diffusiflora FAQ
What type of plant is Cissus diffusiflora?
Cissus diffusiflora is a species of flowering plant in the grape family, Vitaceae.
Where is Cissus diffusiflora native to?
Cissus diffusiflora is native to tropical Africa.
What is the growth habit of Cissus diffusiflora?
Cissus diffusiflora is a climbing shrub with woody stems.
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,