Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
platanifolia
ID:
607353

Status:
valid

Authors:
Carrière

Source:
cmp

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Rev. Hort. (Paris) 40: 39 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000606685

Common Names

  • Cissus platanifolia
  • Platanifolia Cissus
  • Platanifolia

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Description

Cissus polyantha (also called Vitis polyantha, 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 India and Sri Lanka, and is typically found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cissus platanifolia is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make a traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cissus platanifolia 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Cissus platanifolia 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 platanifolia

Cissus platanifolia is found in tropical Africa, from Guinea to Angola and south to Namibia.

Cissus platanifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cissus platanifolia?

Cissus platanifolia

What is the family of Cissus platanifolia?

Vitaceae

What is the common name of Cissus platanifolia?

Plane-leaved Grape

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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