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

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s and

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

Cissus quinquangularis ''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 ...

'' 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 '' Cissus quadrangularis'' 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 Greek word κισσος (''kissos''), meaning "

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". 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 ''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 ...

'' Lombardi # ''

Cissus adamii ''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 ...

'' 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 ''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 ...

'' 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 ''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 ...

'' Gagnep. # '' Cissus antandroy'' Desc. # ''

'' Vent. – kangaroo treevine # ''

Cissus anulata ''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 ...

'' Desc. # ''

Cissus apendiculata ''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 ...

'' 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 ''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 ...

'' (Welw. ex Baker) Planch. # ''

Cissus arguta ''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 ...

'' Hook.f. # '' Cissus aristata'' Blume # '' Cissus aristolochiifolia'' Planch. # '' Cissus aristolochioides'' Planch. # '' Cissus arnottiana'' B.V.Shetty & Par.Singh # ''

Cissus assamica ''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 ...

'' (M.A.Lawson) Craib # ''

Cissus astrotricha ''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 ...

'' Gagnep. # ''

Cissus aubertiana ''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 ...

'' (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 ''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 ...

'' Y.H.Li & Y.Zhang # ''

Cissus bachmaensis ''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 ...

'' Gagnep. # ''

Cissus bahiensis ''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 ...

'' Lombardi # ''

Cissus barbeyana ''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 ...

'' De Wild. & T.Durand # '' Cissus barteri'' (Baker) Planch. # '' Cissus bathyrhakodes'' Werderm. # ''

Cissus bauerlenii ''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 ...

'' 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 ''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 ...

'' Detoit # ''

Cissus bicolor ''Cissus bicolor'' is a species of 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 ...

'' Domin # '' Cissus biformifolia'' Standl. # ''

Cissus blanchetiana ''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 ...

'' Planch. # ''

Cissus boivinii ''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 bosseri ''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 ...

'' 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 ''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 ...

'' (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 ''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 ...

'' (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 ''Cissus cornifolia'' is a species of flowering plant in the Vitaceae family. It is an erect or semi-scandent woody shrub up to 3 meters in height belonging to the grape family of Vitaceae, and found from sub-Saharan Africa and Tropical Africa so ...

'' (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 ''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 ...

'' 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 ''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 ...

'' Miq. # '' Cissus dasyantha'' Gilg & M.Brandt # ''

Cissus dealbata ''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 ...

'' 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 ''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 ...

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

Cissus discolor ''Cissus discolor'', or the rex begonia vine, is a species of ''Cissus'' found in Southeast Asia in China, India, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Thailand Thailand ( ), historically known as Siam () and officially the Kingdom of Thailand, is ...

'' 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 ''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 ...

'' Gilg & M.Brandt # ''

Cissus elongata ''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 ...

'' Roxb. # '' Cissus erecta'' S.H.Cho & Y.D.Kim # ''

Cissus erosa ''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 ...

'' 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 ''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 ...

'' Lombardi # ''

Cissus floribunda ''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 ...

'' (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 ''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 ...

'' 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 ''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 ...

'' Lombardi # ''

Cissus gambiana ''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 ...

'' 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 ''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 ...

'' (Forssk. ex J.F.Gmel.) J.F.Gmel. # ''

Cissus glaucophylla ''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 ...

'' 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 ''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 ...

'' (Baker) Burch. ex Baker – marble treevine # ''

Cissus gossweileri ''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 ...

'' 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 ''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 ...

'' Miq. # ''

Cissus hamaderohensis ''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 ...

'' 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 ''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 ...

'' Turcz. # ''

Cissus heterophylla ''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 ...

'' Poir. # ''

Cissus heterotoma ''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 ...

'' 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 ''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 ...

'' Desc. # ''

Cissus humbertii ''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 ...

'' 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 ''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 ...

'' 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 ''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 ...

'' (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 ''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 ...

'' 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 ''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 ...

'' Jungh. # ''

Cissus madecassa ''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 ...

'' 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 ''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 ...

'' (Baker) Planch. # '' Cissus miegei'' Tchoumé # '' Cissus migeodii'' Verdc. # '' Cissus milnei'' Verdc. # ''

Cissus mirabilis ''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 ...

'' (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 ''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 ...

'' Dewit # ''

Cissus nobilis ''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 ...

'' 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 ''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 ...

'' Ruiz & Pav. # '' Cissus oblonga'' (Benth.) Planch. # ''

Cissus oblongifolia ''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 ...

'' Merr. # ''

Cissus obovata ''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 ...

'' 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 ''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 ...

'' (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 ''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 ...

'' 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 ''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 ...

'' 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 ''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 ...

'' 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 ''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 ...

'' Desc. # '' Cissus × pseudocaesia'' Gilg & M.Brandt # '' Cissus pseudofuliginea'' Lombardi # ''

Cissus pseudoguerkeana ''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 ...

'' Verdc. # '' Cissus pseudopolyantha'' Mildbr. # '' Cissus pseudoverticillata'' Lombardi # '' Cissus psoralifolia'' (F.Muell.) Planch. # ''

Cissus pteroclada ''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 ...

'' Hayata # ''

Cissus pubinervis ''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 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. # '' Cissus quadrangularis'' 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 # ''

'' Chiov. # ''

Cissus reniformis ''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 ...

'' 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 ''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 ...

'' Lombardi # '' Cissus rufescens'' Guill. & Perr. # '' Cissus ruginosicarpa'' Desc. # ''

Cissus ruspolii ''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 ...

'' 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 ''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 ...

'' (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 ''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 ...

'' Tchoumé # ''

Cissus smithiana ''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 ...

'' (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 ''Cissus sterculiifolia'', the Yaroong is a widespread vine, though not particularly common. Found in rainforests north of Jervis Bay Jervis Bay () is a oceanic bay and village on the south coast of New South Wales, Australia, said to pos ...

'' (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 ''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 ...

'' B.V.Shetty & Par.Singh # '' Cissus subrhomboidea'' (Baker) Planch. # '' Cissus sue'' Gilg & M.Brandt # '' Cissus sulcicaulis'' (Baker) Planch. # '' Cissus sulfurosa'' Desc. # ''

Cissus sumatrana ''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 ...

'' Latiff # ''

Cissus surinamensis ''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 ...

'' Desc. # ''

Cissus sylvicola ''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 ...

'' 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 ''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 ...

'' Planch. # '' Cissus trifoliata'' (L.) L. # ''

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 ''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 ...

'' (Lour.) Merr. # ''

Cissus triternata ''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 ...

'' Miq. # '' Cissus trothae'' Gilg & M.Brandt # '' Cissus ursina'' Lombardi # ''

Cissus uvifer ''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 ...

'' Afzel. # ''

Cissus venezuelensis ''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 ...

'' Steyerm. # ''

Cissus verticillata ''Cissus verticillata'', the princess vine or seasonvine, is an evergreen perennial vine in the grapevine family Vitaceae. Taxonomy A large number of names have been synonymized to this species; currently 72 synonyms are recognized. Folk medici ...

'' (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 ''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 ...

'' Ridl. # ''

Cissus vitiginea ''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 ...

'' 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 ''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 ...

'' 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'' (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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File:Cissus woodrowii (Woodrow's Grape Tree) in Keesaraguda, AP W IMG 9153.jpg, '' Cissus woodrowii'' in

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, Rangareddy district,

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, India File:Cissus woodrowii (Woodrow's Grape Tree) in Keesaraguda, AP W IMG 9152.jpg, ''Cissus woodrowii'' in Keesara, India File:Cissus woodrowii (Woodrow's Grape Tree) in Keesaraguda, AP W IMG 9150.jpg, ''Cissus woodrowii'' in Keesara File:Cissus repanda W IMG_1873.jpg, '' Cissus repanda'' in Keesara Image:Cissus hypoglauca Durras.jpg, ''

'' growing over a creek at Murramarang National Park,

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References

External links

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