Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Species:
flavicans
ID:
635204

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) Desc.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Naturalia Monspel., Sér. Bot. 18: 221, basionymo cit. 1967

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000634536

Common Names

  • Flavicans Wild Grape
  • Wild Grape
  • Climbing Wild Grape

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Synonyms

  • Vitis flavicans Baker [unknown]
  • Cissus chevalieri Gilg & M.Brandt [unknown]
  • Cissus dahomensis A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Cissus flavicans Planch. [unknown]
  • Cyphostemma chevalieri (Gilg & M.Brandt) Desc. [unknown]

Description

Cyphostemma flavicans (also called Yellow-Flowered Grape, among many other common names) is a succulent shrub native to South Africa and Namibia. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is characterized by its thick, fleshy leaves and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cyphostemma flavicans is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its ability to tolerate drought and heat. It can also be used as a ground cover or a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyphostemma flavicans has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and long with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyphostemma flavicans is a succulent plant that can be propagated by stem cuttings. It is best grown in a sunny location in well-draining soil. Water the plant regularly during the growing season and reduce watering during the winter months. It is also important to fertilize the plant regularly to ensure healthy growth.

Where to Find Cyphostemma flavicans

Cyphostemma flavicans is found in the arid regions of South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana.

Cyphostemma flavicans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyphostemma flavicans?

Cyphostemma flavicans

What is the common name of Cyphostemma flavicans?

Cork-bark Grape

What is the natural habitat of Cyphostemma flavicans?

Dry, rocky slopes in South Africa

Species in the Cyphostemma genus

Cyphostemma ankaranense, Cyphostemma caerulans, Cyphostemma comorense, Cyphostemma labatii, Cyphostemma mandrakense, Cyphostemma marojejyense, Cyphostemma abercornense, Cyphostemma adamii, Cyphostemma adenanthum, Cyphostemma adenocarpum, Cyphostemma adenocaule, Cyphostemma adenopodum, Cyphostemma allophylloides, Cyphostemma alnifolium, Cyphostemma amplexicaule, Cyphostemma amplexum, Cyphostemma anatomicum, Cyphostemma ankirihitrense, Cyphostemma auriculatum, Cyphostemma bainesii, Cyphostemma bambuseti, Cyphostemma barbosae, Cyphostemma betiforme, Cyphostemma bidgoodiae, Cyphostemma biternatum, Cyphostemma boranense, Cyphostemma bororense, Cyphostemma braunii, Cyphostemma brieyi, Cyphostemma buchananii, Cyphostemma bullatum, Cyphostemma burgeri, Cyphostemma cabui, Cyphostemma camerounense, Cyphostemma chloroleucum, Cyphostemma chrysadenium, Cyphostemma cirrhosum, Cyphostemma congestum, Cyphostemma cornigera, Cyphostemma cornus-africani, Cyphostemma crassiusculum, Cyphostemma crinitum, Cyphostemma cristigerum, Cyphostemma crithmifolium, Cyphostemma crotalarioides, Cyphostemma cryptoglandulosum, Cyphostemma cuneatum, Cyphostemma currorii, Cyphostemma curvipodum, Cyphostemma cymosum,

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-2752728: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Bernard Descoings (1931-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desc.' in the authors string.