Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erosa
ID:
606929

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rich.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1792

Citation Micro:
Actes Soc. Hist. Nat. Paris 1: 106 (1792)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000606261

Common Names

  • Erose Cissus
  • Climbing Cissus
  • Climbing Grape

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Synonyms

  • Vitis erosa Baker [unknown]
  • Vitis miqueliana Baker [unknown]
  • Vitis salutaris Baker [unknown]
  • Vitis miqueliana linearifolia Baker [unknown]
  • Cissus burchellii Planch. [unknown]
  • Cissus duarteana sessilifolia Planch. [unknown]
  • Cissus elongata Miq. [unknown]
  • Cissus epidendrica Vell. [unknown]
  • Cissus epidendron Eichler [unknown]
  • Cissus erosa linearifolia (Baker) Hoehne [unknown]
  • Cissus erosa linearifolia (Baker) Lombardi [unknown]
  • Cissus erosa salutaris Planch. [unknown]
  • Cissus guaranitica Chodat [unknown]
  • Cissus inundata suberecta Planch. [unknown]
  • Cissus lucida Poir. [unknown]
  • Cissus matudae Lundell [unknown]
  • Cissus obliqua Sessé & Moc. [unknown]
  • Cissus pohlii Planch. [unknown]
  • Cissus quadrialata Kunth [unknown]
  • Cissus salutaris Kunth [unknown]
  • Cissus scabra Planch. [unknown]
  • Cissus semivirgata Planch. [unknown]
  • Cissus sexangularis Ernst [unknown]
  • Cissus suberecta Malme [unknown]
  • Cissus sylvatica Cambess. [unknown]
  • Cissus uribei Dugand [unknown]
  • Cissus urupaensis Hoehne [unknown]
  • Cissus elongata linearifolia (Baker) Hoehne [unknown]
  • Cissus erosa guaranitica Hassl. [unknown]
  • Vitis pohlii Baker [unknown]
  • Vitis suberecta Baker [unknown]
  • Vitis burchellii Baker [unknown]
  • Vitis scabra Baker [unknown]
  • Vitis sessilifolia Baker [unknown]
  • Cissus erosa erosa [unknown]
  • Cissus erosa erosa [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Cissus erosa is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and for erosion control. It is also used as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cissus erosa 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 erosa is a fast-growing, evergreen climber that can reach up to 10m in height. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or from seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in summer and rooted in a well-drained medium. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, well-drained medium and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Cissus erosa

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

Cissus erosa FAQ

What type of plant is Cissus erosa?

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

Where is Cissus erosa native to?

Cissus erosa is native to tropical Africa.

What is the growth habit of Cissus erosa?

Cissus erosa 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,

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