Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
discolor
ID:
606892

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
cmp

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
Catalogus : 39 (1823)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000606224

Common Names

  • Discolored Cissus
  • Discolored Grape Ivy
  • Discolored Ivy

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Synonyms

  • Cissus javana DC. [unknown]
  • Cissus sessilis (Backer) Amshoff [unknown]
  • Vitis discolor Dalzell [unknown]
  • Cissus marmorea G.Don [unknown]

Description

Cissus discolor (also called 'Velvet Leaf', among many other common names) is a woody, evergreen, perennial climber native to tropical Africa. It has velvety, dark green, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in forests, woodlands, and on rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Cissus discolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cissus discolor 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cissus discolor is an 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 discolor

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

Cissus discolor FAQ

What type of plant is Cissus discolor?

Cissus discolor is a species of flowering plant in the grape family, Vitaceae.

Where is Cissus discolor native to?

Cissus discolor is native to tropical Africa.

What is the growth habit of Cissus discolor?

Cissus discolor 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,