Cissus rotundifolia
(Forskk.) Vahl
Arabian wax cissus, Round-leaved vine
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCissus rotundifolia is a perennial, evergreen climber in the Vitaceae family.
Description
A vine which either climbs or lies flat on the ground. It does not have spines. It can become woody but the stems are succulent. They develop 4 or 5 ridges with age. It has tendrils. The leaves are simple and almost round. They are 5-8 cm across. The leaves are glossy, green and succulent. The edges of the leaves have blunt teeth. The flowers are in clusters. The flowers are small and green or white. The berry is oval and 1.2 cm long. It is red or purple.
Edible Uses
The young shoots are eaten as a vegetable and used for flavoring. The ripe berries are edible. The root tubers are pounded, dried, and ground before being added to food as a flavoring.
Traditional Uses
The young shoots are used as a vegetable and for flavouring. The ripe fruit are edible. The root tubers are pounded and dried then ground before being added to food as a flavouring.
Medicinal Uses
None mentioned in provided data.
Known Hazards
None mentioned in provided data.
Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows well in dry sunny locations. It can grow in arid places. In Zimbabwe it grows up to 500 m above sea level. In Brisbane Botanical Gardens.
Where It Grows
Africa, Arabia, Australia, Burundi, Central Africa, Congo, East Africa*, Egypt, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Hawaii, Kenya, Malawi, Middle East, Mozambique, North Africa, Pacific, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, South Africa, Southern Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, USA, Virgin Islands, West Indies, Yemen*, Zambia, Zimbabwe,
Cultivation
It can be grown from stem cuttings. It can also be grown from seed from which the flesh of the fruit has been removed.
Notes
There are about 200-350 Cissus species. There are about 75 species in tropical America.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Alfaq, Buri, Hadel, Iheveiaihovo, Itulu, Munyu, Mudzambiringa, Pangalatane
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