Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Cissus [1020]

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Family: Vitaceae

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description_en: Genus of about 350 species of evergreen perennials, shrubs, and climbers, some with succulent stems or roots, occurring in tropical and subtropical regions, at forest margins and in thickets. The leaves are alternate and may be simple, shallowly to deeply lobed, or 3- to 7-palmate. Insignificant, 4-petalled flowers are produced in compound, umbel-like cymes opposite the leaves or at the ends of the shoots. Dry, usually unpalatable berries, 0.3-3cm (1/8-1 1/4in) across, ripen to shades of blue, red, purple, or black. In frost-prone regions, grow as foliage houseplants, or in a cool or warm conservatory; most are suitable for hanging baskets. In warmer climates, use climbing species to clothe pergolas, arbours, walls, or tall tree stumps.

hardiness_en: Half hardy to frost tender.

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propagation_en: For climbers and shrubs, root hardwood or greenwood cuttings in summer. For succulents, sow seed at 21°C (70°F) in spring, or take stem cuttings in early summer.

pests_en: Red spider mites, whiteflies, and mealybugs may be a problem under glass.

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comment_ja: セイシカズラ

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56

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