Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sulfurosus
ID:
607601

Status:
valid

Authors:
Desc.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 112: 479 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000606933

Common Names

  • Cissus Sulfurosus
  • Sulphur Vine
  • Sulphur Cissus

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Description

Cissus sulfurosus (also called 'Sulphur Cissus', among many other common names) is a woody climber native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It has thick, succulent stems and leaves and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is also found in the understory of moist, evergreen forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cissus sulfurosus is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a source of fiber for making rope and other items.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cissus sulfurosus has small, white flowers with yellow anthers, and small, black seeds. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cissus sulfurosus is a woody vine that can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done through stem cuttings.

Where to Find Cissus sulfurosus

Cissus sulfurosus is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Cissus sulfurosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cissus sulfurosus?

Cissus sulfurosus

What type of plant is Cissus sulfurosus?

Vine

What is the natural habitat of Cissus sulfurosus?

Tropical forests

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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