Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Species:
kougabergensis
ID:
1250814

Status:
valid

Authors:
Retief & Van Jaarsv.

Source:
tro

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 27: 49 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001250152

Common Names

  • Rhoicissus kougabergensis
  • Kougaberg Rhoicissus
  • Kougaberg Grape

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Description

Rhoicissus kougabergensis (also called Kouga Berg Rhoicissus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Vitaceae. It is native to the southeastern United States, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It is a small, evergreen, perennial vine that grows in dry, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Rhoicissus kougabergensis is used as an ornamental plant and its leaves are used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rhoicissus kougabergensis is small and yellow. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with compound leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhoicissus kougabergensis is a small shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light shade.

Where to Find Rhoicissus kougabergensis

Rhoicissus kougabergensis is native to South Africa.

Rhoicissus kougabergensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhoicissus kougabergensis?

Rhoicissus kougabergensis

What is the common name of Rhoicissus kougabergensis?

Kouga Berg Rhoicissus

What is the natural habitat of Rhoicissus kougabergensis?

Grasslands and scrub

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 tro-50153722: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Jacobus van Jaarsveld (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Van Jaarsv.' in the authors string.
Elizabeth Retief (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Retief' in the authors string.