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, Begonia vine, Purple vine.
cissusQuadrangularis
Square stem cissus, Veldt grape, Devil's backbone.
cissusRhombifolia
Grape ivy, Oak leaf ivy, Ellen Danica.
cissusVerticillata
Grape ivy, Possum grape, Season vine.
cissusAntarctica
Kangaroo vine, Australian grape ivy, Native grape.
cissusRotundifolia
Round leaf grape ivy, Grape ivy, Venezuelan treebine.
cissusHypoglauca
Silver vine, Blue cissus, Giant water vine.
cissusJavana
Java grape, Mosaic vine, Silver grape ivy.
cissusSicyoides
Princess vine, Possum grape, Season vine.
cissusAlata
Dragon wing vine, Winged cissus, Dragon vine.
cissusStriata
Striped grape ivy, Miniature grape ivy, Venezuela treebine.
cissusTrifoliata
Grape ivy, Three-leaved grape ivy, Oak leaf ivy.
cissusAmazonica
Amazon vine, Laceleaf grape ivy, Brazilian grape ivy.
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