Status:
valid
Authors:
Planch.
Source:
tro
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 5: 467 (1887)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001145364
Common Names
- Rhoicissus rhomboidea
- Rhomboid-Leaved Rhoicissus
- Rhomboid-Leaved Grape Ivy
Description
Rhoicissus rhomboidea (also called Rhomboid Rhoicissus, among many other common names) is a deciduous woody vine native to the eastern United States. It has lobed leaves and small green-yellow flowers. It typically grows in woodlands, thickets, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Rhoicissus rhomboidea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. Its leaves are also used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhoicissus rhomboidea has small, white flowers with yellow centers and five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Where to Find Rhoicissus rhomboidea
Rhoicissus rhomboidea is native to South Africa and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Species in the Rhoicissus genus
Rhoicissus sekhukhuniensis,
Rhoicissus tridentata,
Rhoicissus napaeus,
Rhoicissus laetans,
Rhoicissus revoilii,
Rhoicissus digitata,
Rhoicissus microphylla,
Rhoicissus rhomboidea,
Rhoicissus sessilifolia,
Rhoicissus tomentosus,
Rhoicissus kougabergensis,
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,