Status:
valid
Authors:
Blume
Source:
cmp
Year:
1823
Citation Micro:
Cat. Gew. Buitenzorg (Blume) 39. 1823 [Feb-Sep 1823]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000606582
Common Names
- Cissus nodosa
- Nodose Cissus
- Nodose Grape
Synonyms
- Cissus glaberrima Steud. [unknown]
- Cissus glaberrima Planch. [unknown]
- Cissus subtetragona Planch. [unknown]
- Vitis nodosa Miq. [unknown]
Description
Cissus nodosa (also called 'Knobby creeper', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Vitaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is a climber with small, green leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Cissus nodosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, diarrhea, and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cissus nodosa has small white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cissus nodosa is a fast-growing, evergreen vine that can reach up to 10 m in length. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is best propagated by stem cuttings.
Where to Find Cissus nodosa
Cissus nodosa is found in tropical Africa, from Guinea to Angola and south to Namibia.
Cissus nodosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cissus nodosa?
Cissus nodosa
What is the common name of Cissus nodosa?
Knotted Cissus
What is the natural habitat of Cissus nodosa?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
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,