Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Species:
gracillimum
ID:
635215

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Werderm.) Desc.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Naturalia Monspel., Sér. Bot. 18: 222, basionymo cit. 1967

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000634547

Common Names

  • Gracillimum Wild Grape
  • Wild Grape
  • Climbing Wild Grape

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Synonyms

  • Cissus gracillimus Werderm. [unknown]

Description

Cyphostemma gracillimum (also called Slender Cyphostemma, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to East Africa, specifically Kenya and Tanzania. It has small, leathery leaves and small white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cyphostemma gracillimum 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 gracillimum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyphostemma gracillimum is a slow-growing succulent shrub that can be grown from seed. It is best grown in well-draining soil in a sunny location. It can be propagated by cuttings or by division of the root system. It is also possible to propagate it from seed, although this can be a slow process.

Where to Find Cyphostemma gracillimum

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

Cyphostemma gracillimum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyphostemma gracillimum?

Cyphostemma gracillimum

What is the common name of Cyphostemma gracillimum?

Graceful Grape

What is the natural habitat of Cyphostemma gracillimum?

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-2752738: Based on the initial data import
Bernard Descoings (1931-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desc.' in the authors string.
Erich Werdermann (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Werderm.' in the authors string.