Cyphostemma pumilum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pumilum
ID:
635348
Status:
valid
Authors:
Desc.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 110: 396 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000634680
Common Names
- Cyphostemma Pumilum
- Pumilum Cyphostemma
- Pumilum's Cyphostemma
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cyphostemma pumilum (also called Dwarf Grape, among many other common names) is a succulent shrub native to South Africa. It has thick, fleshy leaves and stems that are covered in a waxy coating. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cyphostemma pumilum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as an ingredient in traditional African medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cyphostemma pumilum is a small, white to pale yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cyphostemma pumilum is a succulent shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Water sparingly and fertilize once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Cyphostemma pumilum
Cyphostemma pumilum is native to South Africa.
Cyphostemma pumilum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyphostemma pumilum?
Cyphostemma pumilum
What is the common name of Cyphostemma pumilum?
No common name
Where is Cyphostemma pumilum native to?
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-2752864: Based on the initial data import
Bernard Descoings (1931-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desc.' in the authors string.