Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gilg & M.Brandt) Desc.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Naturalia Monspel., Sér. Bot. 18: 228, basionymo cit. 1967
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000634725
Common Names
- Cyphostemma Sokodense
- Sokode Cyphostemma
- Sokodense Cyphostemma
Synonyms
- Cissus sokodensis Gilg & M.Brandt [unknown]
Description
Cyphostemma sokodense (also called Sokode grape, among many other common names) is a succulent shrub native to Togo. 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 sokodense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cyphostemma sokodense is yellow, with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyphostemma sokodense 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 sokodense
Cyphostemma sokodense is native to Madagascar and can be found in dry deciduous forests and grasslands.
Cyphostemma sokodense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyphostemma sokodense?
Cyphostemma sokodense
What is the common name of Cyphostemma sokodense?
No common name
Where is Cyphostemma sokodense 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,