Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Species:
serpens
ID:
635383

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hochst. ex A.Rich.) Desc.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Naturalia Monspel., Sér. Bot. 18: 228 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000634715

Common Names

  • Cyphostemma Serpens
  • Snake-like Cyphostemma
  • Snake-like Cyphostemma

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Synonyms

  • Cissus orondo Gilg & M.Brandt [unknown]
  • Cissus schweinfurthii Planch. [unknown]
  • Cissus serpens Hochst. ex A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Cissus sesquipedalis Gilg [unknown]
  • Cyphostemma orondo (Gilg & M.Brandt) Desc. [unknown]
  • Cyphostemma schweinfurthii (Planch.) Desc. [unknown]
  • Cyphostemma sesquipedale (Gilg) Desc. [unknown]
  • Vitis serpens Baker [unknown]

Description

Cyphostemma serpens (also called Snake grape, among many other common names) is a succulent shrub native to South Africa. It has thick, fleshy leaves and produces white flowers in the summer. It prefers dry, sandy soil and is often found growing in rocky areas and deserts.

Uses & Benefits

Cyphostemma serpens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cyphostemma serpens sub. conradsii (Gilg & M.Brandt) Verdc.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyphostemma serpens is yellow, with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyphostemma serpens is a succulent plant that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. To propagate, take a stem cutting from the plant and allow it to dry out for a few days before planting it in a pot filled with well-draining soil. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and the cutting should take root in a few weeks. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a more difficult process.

Where to Find Cyphostemma serpens

Cyphostemma serpens is native to Madagascar and can be found in dry deciduous forests and grasslands.

Cyphostemma serpens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyphostemma serpens?

Cyphostemma serpens

What is the natural habitat of Cyphostemma serpens?

It is native to Ethiopia.

What are the common names of Cyphostemma serpens?

It is also known as the Serpentine Cyphostemma.

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-2752896: Based on the initial data import
Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
Bernard Descoings (1931-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desc.' in the authors string.