''Cissus'' is a

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of approximately 350

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liana A liana is a long- stemmed, woody vine that is rooted in the soil at ground level and uses trees, as well as other means of vertical support, to climb up to the canopy in search of direct sunlight. The word ''liana'' does not refer to a ta ...

s ( woody

vine A vine (Latin ''vīnea'' "grapevine", "vineyard", from ''vīnum'' "wine") is any plant with a growth habit of trailing or scandent (that is, climbing) stems, lianas or runners. The word ''vine'' can also refer to such stems or runners themselv ...

s) in the

grape A grape is a fruit, botanically a berry, of the deciduous woody vines of the flowering plant genus ''Vitis''. Grapes are a non- climacteric type of fruit, generally occurring in clusters. The cultivation of grapes began perhaps 8,000 years ago, ...

family (

Vitaceae The Vitaceae are a family of flowering plants, with 14 genera and around 910 known species, including common plants such as grapevines (''Vitis'' spp.) and Virginia creeper (''Parthenocissus quinquefolia''). The family name is derived from the ge ...

). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics.

Uses

Medicinal

Cissus quadrangularis Cissus quadrangularis is a perennial plant of the grape family. It is commonly known as veldt grape, winged treebine or adamant creeper. The species is native to tropical Asia, the Arabian Peninsula and much of Africa. Description ''Cissus ...

'' has been evaluated for potential medical uses. As a source of

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s and

ascorbic acid Vitamin C (also known as ascorbic acid and ascorbate) is a water-soluble vitamin found in citrus and other fruits and vegetables, also sold as a dietary supplement and as a topical 'serum' ingredient to treat melasma (dark pigment spots) an ...

the extracts may have potential for medical effects, including "gastroprotective activity" and benefits in terms of "lipid metabolism and oxidative stress". '' Cissus quinquangularis'' was used by the

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to relieve some of the symptoms of

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Ornamental

Cissus antarctica ''Cissus antarctica'' (synonym ''Cissus oblongata''), called "kangaroo vine", is one of the best known species of the genus Cissus in the family of Vitaceae. It is a climbing plant, a vine, and comes from Australia. Cultivation ''Cissus antarct ...

'', ''Cissus alata'' and ''

Cissus incisa ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' are cultivated as garden plants, depending on area of the world. Succulent members of the genus such as ''

'' are also found in the nursery trade but tend to be frost tender and are thus not widely cultivated.

Ecology

''Cissus'' species are used as food plants by the

larvae A larva (; plural larvae ) is a distinct juvenile form many animals undergo before metamorphosis into adults. Animals with indirect development such as insects, amphibians, or cnidarians typically have a larval phase of their life cycle. The ...

of some

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species including ''

Hypercompe eridanus ''Hypercompe eridanus'' is a moth of the family Erebidae first described by Pieter Cramer in 1775. It is found in Colombia, Suriname and French Guiana. Larvae have been recorded feeding on ''Cissus'', ''Citrus'', '' Erythrina'', ''Ipomoea'', ...

'' and ''

Hypercompe icasia ''Hypercompe icasia'' is a moth of the family Erebidae first described by Pieter Cramer in 1777. It is widely distributed in South America and is also found on Martinique, Guadeloupe, Saint Martin, Dominica, St. Kitts, Nevis, St. Thomas and P ...

''. They are also consumed by chimpanzees.

Taxonomy

The generic name is derived from the

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word κισσος (''kissos''), meaning "

ivy ''Hedera'', commonly called ivy (plural ivies), is a genus of 12–15 species of evergreen climbing or ground-creeping woody plants in the family Araliaceae, native to western, central and southern Europe, Macaronesia, northwestern Africa and ...

". In the 1980s the genus was split according to some details of the flower. The large

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species were moved to the new genus ''

Cyphostemma ''Cyphostemma'' is a flowering plant genus in the family Vitaceae, with around 250 species distributed throughout the tropics and subtropics. These species are caudiciform and used to belong to the genus ''Cissus''. The genus name comes from Gre ...

''. The genus name was established by

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who used species epithets that are adjectives with feminine

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(e.g., ''C. trifoliata'' L.). This matches the pattern that names of trees ending in -''us'' in Latin have feminine gender, although other plant names ending in -''us'' are usually masculine. page 96

Species

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Cissus acrantha ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' Lauterb. # '' Cissus acreensis'' Lombardi # '' Cissus adamii'' Detoit # ''

Cissus adeyana ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' Masinde & L.E.Newton # '' Cissus adnata'' Roxb. # '' Cissus alata'' Jacq. – grape ivy # '' Cissus albida'' Cambess. # '' Cissus albiporcata'' Masinde & L.E.Newton # '' Cissus amapaensis'' Lombardi # ''

Cissus ambongensis ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' Desc. # '' Cissus amoena'' Gilg & M.Brandt # '' Cissus amplexicaulis'' Trias-Blasi & J.Parn. # '' Cissus anemonifolia'' Zipp. ex Miq. # ''

Cissus angustata ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' Ridl. # '' Cissus anisophylla'' Lombardi # '' Cissus annamica'' Gagnep. # '' Cissus antandroy'' Desc. # ''

'' Vent. – kangaroo treevine # '' Cissus anulata'' Desc. # '' Cissus apendiculata'' Lombardi # '' Cissus aphylla'' Chiov. # ''

Cissus aphyllantha ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' Gilg # ''

Cissus araguainensis ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' Lombardi # '' Cissus aralioides'' (Welw. ex Baker) Planch. # '' Cissus arguta'' Hook.f. # '' Cissus aristata'' Blume # '' Cissus aristolochiifolia'' Planch. # '' Cissus aristolochioides'' Planch. # '' Cissus arnottiana'' B.V.Shetty & Par.Singh # '' Cissus assamica'' (M.A.Lawson) Craib # '' Cissus astrotricha'' Gagnep. # '' Cissus aubertiana'' (Gage) P.Singh & B.V.Shetty # ''

Cissus auricoma ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' Desc. # '' Cissus austroyunnanensis'' Y.H.Li & Y.Zhang # '' Cissus bachmaensis'' Gagnep. # '' Cissus bahiensis'' Lombardi # '' Cissus barbeyana'' De Wild. & T.Durand # '' Cissus barteri'' (Baker) Planch. # '' Cissus bathyrhakodes'' Werderm. # '' Cissus bauerlenii'' Planch. # ''

Cissus behrmannii ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' Lauterb. # '' Cissus bequaertii'' Detoit # '' Cissus bicolor'' Domin # '' Cissus biformifolia'' Standl. # '' Cissus blanchetiana'' Planch. # '' Cissus boivinii'' Planch. # '' Cissus bosseri'' Desc. # '' Cissus bracteosa'' Lombardi # ''

Cissus brevipes ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' C.V.Morton & Standl. # ''

Cissus cactiformis ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' Gilg # '' Cissus cacuminis'' Standl. # ''

Cissus caesia ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' Afzel. # '' Cissus calcicola'' Craib # '' Cissus camiriensis'' Lombardi # '' Cissus campestris'' (Baker) Planch. # ''

Cissus carrissoi ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' Exell & Mendonça # '' Cissus cerasiformis'' (Teijsm. & Binn.) Planch. # ''

Cissus coccinea ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' (Baker) Mart. ex Planch. # '' Cissus cochinchinensis'' Spreng. # ''

Cissus colombiensis ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' Lombardi # '' Cissus comosa'' Desc. # ''

Cissus compressiflora ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' Lombardi # '' Cissus conchigera'' Ridl. # ''

Cissus convolvulacea ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' Planch. # '' Cissus cornifolia'' (Baker) Planch. # ''

Cissus corylifolia ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' (Baker) Planch. # '' Cissus coursii'' Desc. # '' Cissus craibii'' Gagnep. # '' Cissus crusei'' Wild & R.B.Drumm. # '' Cissus cucumerifolia'' Planch. # '' Cissus cucurbitina'' Standl. # '' Cissus cuspidata'' Planch. # ''

Cissus cussonioides ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' Schinz # '' Cissus darik'' Miq. # '' Cissus dasyantha'' Gilg & M.Brandt # '' Cissus dealbata'' Bedd. # '' Cissus decaryi'' Wahlert & Phillipson # '' Cissus decidua'' Lombardi # ''

Cissus descoingsii ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' Lombardi # '' Cissus dewevrei'' De Wild. & T.Durand # ''

Cissus dichotoma ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' Blume # '' Cissus diffusiflora'' (Baker) Planch. # '' Cissus dinklagei'' Gilg & M.Brandt # '' Cissus discolor'' Blume # ''

Cissus diversilobata ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' C.A.Sm. # '' Cissus doeringii'' Gilg & M.Brandt # ''

Cissus duarteana ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' Cambess. # ''

Cissus duboisii ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' Dewit # ''

Cissus egestosa ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' Werderm. # '' Cissus ellenbeckii'' Gilg & M.Brandt # '' Cissus elongata'' Roxb. # '' Cissus erecta'' S.H.Cho & Y.D.Kim # '' Cissus erosa'' Rich. – ''caro de tres hojas'' # ''

Cissus evrardii ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' Gagnep. # ''

Cissus fanshawei ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' Wild & R.B.Drumm. # '' Cissus farinosa'' Planch. # '' Cissus faucicola'' Wild & R.B.Drumm. # '' Cissus flavifolia'' Lombardi # '' Cissus floribunda'' (Baker) Planch. # '' Cissus forsteniana'' (Miq.) Planch. # ''

Cissus fragilis ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' E.Mey. ex Harv. # '' Cissus fuliginea'' Kunth # ''

Cissus furcifera ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' Chiov. # '' Cissus fusifolia'' Lombardi # '' Cissus gambiana'' Desc. # ''

Cissus gardneri ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas (Woody plant, woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrang ...

'' Thwaites # '' Cissus glandulosa'' (Forssk. ex J.F.Gmel.) J.F.Gmel. # '' Cissus glaucophylla'' Hook.f. # '' Cissus glaucotricha'' Lombardi # '' Cissus glossopetala'' (Baker) Suess. # ''

Cissus glyptocarpa ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' Thwaites # '' Cissus gongylodes'' (Baker) Burch. ex Baker – marble treevine # '' Cissus gossweileri'' Exell & Mendonça # '' Cissus gossypiifolia'' Standl. # ''

Cissus goudotii ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' Planch. # '' Cissus grisea'' (Baker) Planch. # '' Cissus guerkeana'' (Büttner) T.Durand & Schinz # '' Cissus haematantha'' Miq. # '' Cissus hamaderohensis'' Radcl.-Sm. # ''

Cissus hastata ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' Miq. # '' Cissus heteroma'' Turcz. # '' Cissus heterophylla'' Poir. # '' Cissus heterotoma'' Turcz. # ''

Cissus hexangularis ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' Thorel ex Planch. # '' Cissus heyneana'' Steud. # '' Cissus hookeri'' Ridl. # '' Cissus humbertiana'' Desc. # '' Cissus humbertii'' Robyns & Lawalrée # ''

Cissus hypoglauca ''Cissus hypoglauca'' is a common Australian vine. It is one of the better known climbing plants of the genus ''Cissus'' in the grape family. A very common climber in moist areas of eastern Australia, it often colonises large areas after fore ...

'' A.Gray # '' Cissus integrifolia'' Planch. # ''

Cissus intermedia ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' ha ...

'' A.Rich. # ''

Cissus inundata ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' (Baker) Planch. # '' Cissus kerrii'' Craib # '' Cissus koordersii'' (Backer) Amshoff # '' Cissus kouandeensis'' A.Chev. # '' Cissus kouilouensis'' Desc. # '' Cissus lamprophylla'' Gilg & M.Brandt # ''

Cissus lanea ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' Desc. # ''

Cissus latifolia ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' Lam. # '' Cissus lebrunii'' Dewit # ''

Cissus leemansii ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' Dewit # '' Cissus lemurica'' Desc. # '' Cissus lenticellata'' (Baker) Suess. # '' Cissus leonardii'' Dewit # ''

Cissus leucophlea ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' (Scott Elliot) Suess. # '' Cissus lineata'' Warb. # '' Cissus lonchiphylla'' Thwaites # '' Cissus longicymosa'' Lombardi # ''

Cissus louisii ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' Detoit # ''

Cissus luzoniensis ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' (Merr.) C.L.Li # '' Cissus macrobotrys'' Turcz. # '' Cissus macrophylla'' Jungh. # '' Cissus madecassa'' Desc. # ''

Cissus marcanii ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' Craib # ''

Cissus mauritiana ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' Desc. # ''

Cissus mexicana ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas (Woody plant, woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrang ...

'' Moc. & Sessé ex DC. # '' Cissus microcarpa'' Vahl # '' Cissus microdonta'' (Baker) Planch. # '' Cissus miegei'' Tchoumé # '' Cissus migeodii'' Verdc. # '' Cissus milnei'' Verdc. # '' Cissus mirabilis'' (Urb. & Ekman) Lombardi # ''

Cissus morifolia ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' Planch. # '' Cissus narinensis'' Lombardi # '' Cissus neei'' Croat # ''

Cissus nicaraguensis ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' Lombardi # '' Cissus nigropilosa'' Dewit # '' Cissus nobilis'' Kuhlm. # ''

Cissus nodosa ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas (Woody plant, woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrang ...

'' Blume # ''

Cissus notabilis ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' Doweld # '' Cissus novemfolia'' (Wall. ex M.A.Lawson) Planch. # '' Cissus nymphaeifolia'' (Welw. ex Baker) Planch. # '' Cissus obliqua'' Ruiz & Pav. # '' Cissus oblonga'' (Benth.) Planch. # '' Cissus oblongifolia'' Merr. # '' Cissus obovata'' Vahl # '' Cissus oliveri'' (Engl.) Gilg ex Engl. # ''

Cissus oreophila ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' Gilg & M.Brandt # '' Cissus osaensis'' Lombardi # ''

Cissus oxyodonta ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' (Baker) Desc. # ''

Cissus palmata ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' Poir. # '' Cissus palmatifida'' (Baker) Planch. # '' Cissus paniculata'' (Balf.f.) Planch. # ''

Cissus paraensis ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' Lombardi # '' Cissus parviflora'' Schult. & Schult.f. # ''

Cissus patellicalyx ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' Lombardi # '' Cissus paucinervia'' Lombardi # ''

Cissus paullinifolia ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' Vell. # ''

Cissus peltata ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' Turcz. # ''

Cissus penninervis ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' (F.Muell.) Planch. # '' Cissus pentaclada'' Jackes # '' Cissus pentagona'' Roxb. # '' Cissus perrieri'' Desc. # '' Cissus peruviana'' Lombardi # ''

Cissus petiolata ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' Hook.f. # '' Cissus phymatocarpa'' Masinde & L.E.Newton # '' Cissus picardae'' Urb. # '' Cissus pileata'' Desc. # '' Cissus pingtungensis'' S.S.Ying # ''

Cissus pinnatifolia ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' Lombardi # '' Cissus planchoniana'' Gilg # ''

Cissus planchonii ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' Gagnep. # '' Cissus polita'' Desc. # ''

Cissus polyantha ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' Gilg & M.Brandt # ''

Cissus populnea ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' Guill. & Perr. # '' Cissus producta'' Afzel. # '' Cissus prunifera'' Desc. # '' Cissus × pseudocaesia'' Gilg & M.Brandt # '' Cissus pseudofuliginea'' Lombardi # '' Cissus pseudoguerkeana'' Verdc. # '' Cissus pseudopolyantha'' Mildbr. # '' Cissus pseudoverticillata'' Lombardi # '' Cissus psoralifolia'' (F.Muell.) Planch. # '' Cissus pteroclada'' Hayata # '' Cissus pubinervis'' Blume # '' Cissus pulcherrima'' Vell. # ''

Cissus pynaertii ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' De Wild. # ''

'' L. # '' Cissus quadricornuta'' (Miq.) Hochr. # ''

Cissus quarrei ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' Dewit # '' Cissus quinquangularis'' Chiov. # '' Cissus reniformis'' Domin # '' Cissus repanda'' (Wight & Arn.) Vahl # ''

Cissus repens ''Cissus repens'' is a species of tropical rainforest vine in the grape family. It is found in various parts of Asia including Malaysia. This vine is recorded as far south as Cape York Peninsula and the wet tropics region of north eastern Quee ...

'' Lam. # ''

Cissus rhamnoidea ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' Planch. # '' Cissus rheifolia'' Planch. # ''

Cissus rhodotricha ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' (Baker) Desc. # '' Cissus robinsonii'' (Ridl.) Craib # ''

Cissus rondoensis ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' Verdc. # '' Cissus rostrata'' (Miq.) Korth. ex Planch. # '' Cissus rotundifolia'' Vahl # '' Cissus rubiginosa'' (Welw. ex Baker) Planch. # '' Cissus rubropilosa'' Lombardi # '' Cissus rufescens'' Guill. & Perr. # '' Cissus ruginosicarpa'' Desc. # '' Cissus ruspolii'' Gilg # ''

Cissus sagittifer ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' Desc. # '' Cissus salehi'' Lodé # '' Cissus saponaria'' (Benth.) Planch. # ''

Cissus schmitzii ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' Dewit # '' Cissus sciaphila'' Gilg # ''

Cissus senegalensis ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' Lavie # '' Cissus serroniana'' (Glaz.) Lombardi # ''

Cissus serrulatifolia ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' L.O.Williams # '' Cissus silvestris'' Tchoumé # '' Cissus smithiana'' (Baker) Planch. # ''

Cissus spinosa ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' Cambess. # '' Cissus sterculiifolia'' (F.Muell. ex Benth.) Planch. # '' Cissus stipulata'' Vell. # ''

Cissus subaphylla ''Cissus subaphylla'' is a low shrub in the grape family Vitaceae. It is endemic to the Yemeni island of Socotra. The plant grows mainly in dry, low-lying areas on alluvial fans or on limestone slopes, and is rarely found above elevations of , wh ...

'' (Balf.f.) Planch. # '' Cissus suberecta'' Bedd. # '' Cissus subhastata'' Gagnep. # '' Cissus subramanyamii'' B.V.Shetty & Par.Singh # '' Cissus subrhomboidea'' (Baker) Planch. # '' Cissus sue'' Gilg & M.Brandt # '' Cissus sulcicaulis'' (Baker) Planch. # '' Cissus sulfurosa'' Desc. # '' Cissus sumatrana'' Latiff # '' Cissus surinamensis'' Desc. # '' Cissus sylvicola'' Masinde & L.E.Newton # ''

Cissus terengganuensis ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' Latiff # '' Cissus teysmannii'' Miq. # ''

Cissus tiliacea ''Cissus tiliacea'' is a species of the ''Cissus'' genus in the Vitaceae family. It is also incorrectly known as ''Vitis'' ''tuberosa''. Distribution This species is native to Puebla, Mexico, where it can be found in rocky outcrops at an elevati ...

'' Kunth # ''

Cissus tiliiformis ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' Desc. # ''

Cissus tinctoria ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' Mart. # ''

Cissus touraensis ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' A.Chev. # '' Cissus trianae'' Planch. # ''

Cissus trifoliata ''Cissus trifoliata'', known variously as possum-grape, sorrelvine, vine-sorrel, or hierba del buey is a New World plant species in the grape family. It is native to the southern United States, Mexico (Quintana Roo, Yucatán, Michoacán, Oaxaca ...

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Cissus trigona ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' Willd. # '' Cissus triloba'' (Lour.) Merr. # '' Cissus triternata'' Miq. # '' Cissus trothae'' Gilg & M.Brandt # '' Cissus ursina'' Lombardi # '' Cissus uvifer'' Afzel. # '' Cissus venezuelensis'' Steyerm. # '' Cissus verticillata'' (L.) Nicolson & C.E.Jarvis – Seasonvine # ''

Cissus vinosa ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' Jackes # '' Cissus viridescens'' Ridl. # '' Cissus vitiginea'' L. # ''

Cissus voanonala ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' (Baker) Suess. # '' Cissus wallacei'' Verdc. # '' Cissus wellmanii'' Gilg & M.Brandt # ''

Cissus welwitschii ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' (Baker) Planch. # ''

Cissus wenshanensis ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas ( woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrangularis'' has ...

'' C.L.Li # '' Cissus woodrowii'' (Stapf ex Cooke) Santapau # '' Cissus wrightiana'' Planch. # '' Cissus xerophila'' Lombardi # '' Cissus youngii'' Exell & Mendonça # ''

Cissus zombitsy ''Cissus'' is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas (Woody plant, woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics. Uses Medicinal ''Cissus quadrang ...

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Ampelopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata ''Ampelopsis glandulosa'' var. ''brevipedunculata'', with common names creeper, porcelain berry, Amur peppervine, and wild grape, is an ornamental plant, native to temperate areas of Asia. It is generally similar to, and potentially confused w ...

'' (Maxim.) Momiy (as ''C. brevipedunculata'' Maxim.) *''

Ampelopsis orientalis ''Ampelopsis'', commonly known as peppervine or porcelainberry, is a genus of climbing shrubs, in the grape family Vitaceae. The name is derived from the grc, ἅμπελος (''ampelos''), which means "vine". The genus was named in 1803. It is ...

'' (Lam.) Planch. (as ''C. orientalis'' Lam.) *''

Ampelopsis vitifolia ''Ampelopsis'', commonly known as peppervine or porcelainberry, is a genus of climbing shrubs, in the grape family Vitaceae. The name is derived from the grc, ἅμπελος (''ampelos''), which means "vine". The genus was named in 1803. It is ...

'' Planch. (as ''C. vitifolia'' Boiss.) *''

Cayratia geniculata ''Cayratia geniculata'' is a species of plant native to Asia. It has woody vines and 3-foliolate leaves. References * * geniculata {{Vitaceae-stub ...

'' (Blume) Gagnep. (as ''C. geniculata'' Blume) *''

Cayratia trifolia ''Causonis trifolia'' commonly known as bush Grape, fox-grape, three-leaved wild vine or threeleaf cayratia is a species of liana plant native to Australia and Asia. It has black-colored berries, and its leaves contain several flavonoids, suc ...

'' (L.) Domin (as ''C. trifolia'' (L.) K.Schum.) *''

Clematicissus opaca ''Clematicissus opaca'', called small-leaf grape, pepper vine, small-leaved water vine, yaloone and wappo wappo, is a small vine endemic to Australia. Pepper vine is naturally found in rocky locales in monsoon forest, littoral rainforest and open ...

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Cyphostemma bainesii ''Cyphostemma bainesii'' is a species of tree native to Namibia Namibia (, ), officially the Republic of Namibia, is a country in Southern Africa. Its western border is the Atlantic Ocean. It shares land borders with Zambia and Angola to t ...

'' (Hook.f.) Desc. (as ''C. bainesii'' (Hook.f.) Gilg & M.Brandt) *'' Cyphostemma cirrhosum'' (Thunb.) Desc. (as ''C. cirrhosa'' (Thunb.) Willd.) *''

Cyphostemma currorii ''Cyphostemma currorii'' is a succulent tree belonging to the family Vitaceae, also known as Koba or Butter-tree. They grow and reach a height of 6 meters or more. ''Cyphostemma currorii'' is found in hot, arid rocky places, and has been seen fro ...

'' (Hook.f.) Desc. (as ''C. currorii'' Hook.f. or ''C. crameriana'' Schinz) *''

Cyphostemma juttae ''Cyphostemma juttae'' is a slow-growing succulent species of ''Cyphostemma'' from southern Africa, well known as an ornamental plant. The plant is also known as wild grape, tree grape, Namibian grape, Droog-my-keel and bastard cobas. This ...

'' (Dinter & Gilg) Desc. (as ''C. juttae'' Dinter & Gilg) *''

Rhoicissus tomentosa ''Rhoicissus tomentosa'' (or the Cape grape) is a vigorous, evergreen vine that is indigenous to the afro-montane forests of southern Africa. It is increasingly popular as an ornamental creeper in gardens, and it has a wide range of uses in tra ...

'' (Lam.) Wild & R.B.Drumm. (as ''C. capensis'' Willd. or ''C. tomentosa'' Lam.) *'' Strychnos umbellata'' (Lour.) Merr. (as ''C. umbellata'' Lour.) *'' Tetrastigma leucostaphylum'' (Dennst.) Alston ex Mabb. (as ''C. lanceolaria'' Roxb. or ''C. leucostaphyla'' Dennst.) *'' Tetrastigma serrulatum'' (Roxb.) Planch. (as ''C. serrulata'' Roxb.)

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References

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''Cissus striata'' pictures at ''Chilebosque''Description of the genus
{{Taxonbar, from=Q2046407 Vines Medicinal plants Vitaceae genera