Cyphostemma pruriens
Also known as: Cissus pruriens (Welw. ex Baker) Planch. +2 more
- Cissus pruriens (Welw. ex Baker) Planch.
- Cissus rubifolia Planch.
- Vitis pruriens Welw. ex Baker
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Vitaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a scrambling shrub.
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Cyphostemma pruriens is a scrambling shrub belonging to the Vitaceae family. Originating in Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Cyphostemma, which contains over 200 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola