cissuscissus
genusgenusDiverse climbing vines known for their tendrils and distinctive leaf patterns that can range from simple to intricately compound shapes. These adaptable plants naturally grow in tropical and subtropical regions, where they use their strong climbing abilities to reach for sunlight through the forest canopy.
Etymology
The name 'Cissus' comes from the ancient Greek word 'kissos,' meaning 'ivy,' referring to their climbing growth habit similar to that of ivy plants.
Interesting fact!
Their specialized tendrils can sense nearby supports and actively coil in different directions to create spring-like structures that both anchor the plant and protect it from damage during strong winds.
All species of Cissus
cissusDiscolor
Rex begonia vine, Trailing begonia, Purple vine.
cissusQuadrangularis
Veldt grape, Devil's backbone, Winged treebine.
cissusRhombifolia
Grape ivy, Oak leaf ivy, Venezuelan treebine.
cissusVerticillata
Grape ivy, Venezuelan treebine, Season vine.
cissusAntarctica
Kangaroo vine, Australian grape ivy, Native grape.
cissusRotundifolia
Arabian vine, Round leaf cissus, Venezuelan treebine.
cissusHypoglauca
Silver vine, Blue cissus, Giant water vine.
cissusJavana
Java grape, Silver vine, Mosaic vine.
cissusSicyoides
Princess vine, Possum grape, Season vine.
cissusAlata
Dragon wing vine, Winged treebine, Dragon vine.
cissusStriata
Miniature grape ivy, Striped grape ivy, Oak leaf ivy.
cissusTrifoliata
Grape ivy, Three-leaf grape ivy, Oak leaf ivy.
cissusAmazonica
Amazon vine, Laceleaf grape ivy, Brazilian grape ivy.
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