Cyphostemma macropus
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Cyphostemma macropus (Welw.) Desc. |
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Divisio: Magnoliophyta Subdivisio: Magnoliophytina Classis: Rosopsida Subclassis: Rosidae Superordo: Vitanae Ordo: Vitales |
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Cyphostemma macropus (= Cissus macropus) is a perennial.
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[edit] Naming
Cyphostemma macropus was already described and the name validly published by Friedrich Martin Josef Welwitsch. It was not until 1967, however, that Bernard M. Descoings reclassified it into todays valid botanical systematics.
[edit] Taxonomy
Cyphostemma macropus is a species in the genus Cyphostemma which contains 150 species and belongs to the family of the Vitaceae (Grape Family).
[edit] Characteristics
[edit] Growth
[edit] Wood and Bark
[edit] Leaves
The leaves are arranged opposite one another.
[edit] Flowers and Fruit
The flowers are cup-shaped and pale yellow. The flowers are arranged in cymes.
The fruits are berries.
[edit] Root System
[edit] Distribution
Cyphostemma macropus is native to Namibia.
[edit] Cultivation
Cyphostemma macropus prefers a sunny site and can withstand temperatures down to -6,6º C. It grows best in soils that are dry.
[edit] Uses
[edit] Maintenance
[edit] Varities and Cultivars
[edit] Poisonousness
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[edit] Pests and Diseases
[edit] Man and Cyphostemma macropus
[edit] History
[edit] Cyphostemma macropus in art
[edit] Symbolism
[edit] Superstition
[edit] See also
[edit] References
[edit] Literature
- Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
- Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
- efloras.org
[edit] Footnotes
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