Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Species:
laetans
ID:
465241

Status:
valid

Authors:
Retief

Source:
ksu

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 23: 231 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464573

Common Names

  • Rhoicissus Laetans
  • Laetans Rhoicissus
  • Rhoicissus Laetans

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Description

Rhoicissus laetans (also called Climbing Rhoicissus, among many other common names) is a perennial plant in the family Vitaceae. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in forests and woodlands. It has large, green leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Rhoicissus laetans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rhoicissus laetans is a small, yellow-green, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhoicissus laetans can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Water regularly and fertilize every few weeks.

Where to Find Rhoicissus laetans

Rhoicissus laetans can be found in South Africa.

Rhoicissus laetans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhoicissus laetans?

Rhoicissus laetans

What is the common name of Rhoicissus laetans?

Laetans rhoicissus

What is the natural habitat of Rhoicissus laetans?

Rhoicissus laetans is native to the Mediterranean region

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,