Cissus pingtungensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.S.Ying
Source:
cmp
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Mem. Coll. Agric. Natl. Taiwan Univ. 36(1): 16 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000606678
Common Names
- Cissus pingtungensis
- Pingtung Cissus
- Pingtung Grape
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cissus pingtungensis (also called Vitis pingtungensis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the grape family, Vitaceae. It is a woody climber with tendrils, and its leaves are composed of five leaflets. It is native to Taiwan, and is typically found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cissus pingtungensis is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make a traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Cissus pingtungensis are small, white, and star-shaped. The seeds are small and black, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cissus pingtungensis is an evergreen climber that can reach up to 10m in height. It can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°C.
Where to Find Cissus pingtungensis
Cissus pingtungensis is native to tropical regions of China and Taiwan.
Cissus pingtungensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cissus pingtungensis?
Cissus pingtungensis
What type of plant is Cissus pingtungensis?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Vitaceae.
Where is Cissus pingtungensis found?
It is native to Taiwan.
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-2722780: Based on the initial data import
Shao Shun Ying (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.S.Ying' in the authors string.