Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Species:
tsaratananense
ID:
635418

Status:
valid

Authors:
Desc.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 110: 154 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000634750

Common Names

  • Cyphostemma tsaratananense
  • Tsaratanana Cyphostemma
  • Tsaratanana-leaved Cyphostemma

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Description

Cyphostemma tsaratananense (also called Elephant's Foot, among many other common names) is a succulent shrub native to Madagascar. It has thick, fleshy, grey-green leaves and small, yellow flowers. It prefers warm, dry climates and grows in rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cyphostemma tsaratananense 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 flowers of Cyphostemma tsaratananense are yellow and star-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are green and have five lobed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyphostemma tsaratananense is a succulent shrub that can be propagated from stem cuttings. To propagate, take a cutting from the stem and allow it to dry out for a few days before planting. Plant the cutting in a well-draining soil mix and water lightly. The cutting should take root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Cyphostemma tsaratananense

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

Cyphostemma tsaratananense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyphostemma tsaratananense?

Cyphostemma tsaratananense

What is the common name of Cyphostemma tsaratananense?

Tsaratananense Grape

What is the natural habitat of Cyphostemma tsaratananense?

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,

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