Status:
valid
Authors:
(Miq.) Merr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 15: 137 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691224
Common Names
- Fissistigma Zippelii
- Zippelii
- Zippel's Vine
Description
Fissistigma zippelii (also called Zippel's Fissistigma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, up to 8 m tall, with a trunk up to 30 cm in diameter. It is native to Southeast Asia, from Thailand to the Philippines. It grows in lowland rainforests and along rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Fissistigma zippelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge and windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Fissistigma zippelii is white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are slender and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fissistigma zippelii is a fast-growing, evergreen climber that can reach up to 10 m in length. It is native to tropical Asia. It can be propagated by cuttings or by layering. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Layering can be done by bending a branch down to the ground and burying it in the soil. The branch will then form roots and can be cut away from the parent plant and transplanted.
Where to Find Fissistigma zippelii
Fissistigma zippelii is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Fissistigma zippelii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fissistigma zippelii?
Fissistigma zippelii
What is the common name of Fissistigma zippelii?
Zippel's Fissistigma
What is the natural habitat of Fissistigma zippelii?
Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia
Species in the Fissistigma genus
Fissistigma acuminatissimum,
Fissistigma balansae,
Fissistigma bicolor,
Fissistigma cavaleriei,
Fissistigma chloroneuron,
Fissistigma chrysosericeum,
Fissistigma cinerascens,
Fissistigma cupreonitens,
Fissistigma ellipticum,
Fissistigma elmeri,
Fissistigma fulgens,
Fissistigma glaucescens,
Fissistigma hypoglaucum,
Fissistigma kinabaluense,
Fissistigma kingii,
Fissistigma kwangsiense,
Fissistigma lanuginosum,
Fissistigma latifolium,
Fissistigma litseifolium,
Fissistigma longipes,
Fissistigma longipetalum,
Fissistigma maclurei,
Fissistigma manubriatum,
Fissistigma oblongum,
Fissistigma oldhamii,
Fissistigma ovoideum,
Fissistigma pallens,
Fissistigma paniculatum,
Fissistigma poilanei,
Fissistigma polyanthoides,
Fissistigma polyanthum,
Fissistigma retusum,
Fissistigma rubiginosum,
Fissistigma rufinerve,
Fissistigma rugosum,
Fissistigma santapaui,
Fissistigma scandens,
Fissistigma shangtzeense,
Fissistigma sumatrana,
Fissistigma taynguyenense,
Fissistigma thorelii,
Fissistigma tientangense,
Fissistigma tonkinense,
Fissistigma tungfangense,
Fissistigma uonicum,
Fissistigma verrucosum,
Fissistigma villosissimum,
Fissistigma wallichii,
Fissistigma xylopetalum,
Fissistigma zippelii,
Species in the Annonaceae family
Afroguatteria bequaertii,
Afroguatteria globosa,
Afroguatteria discostigma,
Alphonsea boniana,
Alphonsea curtisii,
Alphonsea cylindrica,
Alphonsea elliptica,
Alphonsea gaudichaudiana,
Alphonsea hainanensis,
Alphonsea havilandii,
Alphonsea hortensis,
Alphonsea javanica,
Alphonsea johorensis,
Alphonsea keithii,
Alphonsea kinabaluensis,
Alphonsea kingii,
Alphonsea lucida,
Alphonsea lutea,
Alphonsea maingayi,
Alphonsea malayana,
Alphonsea mollis,
Alphonsea monogyna,
Alphonsea orthopetala,
Alphonsea ovata,
Alphonsea papuasica,
Alphonsea philastreana,
Alphonsea siamensis,
Alphonsea sonlaensis,
Alphonsea stenogyna,
Alphonsea tonquinensis,
Alphonsea tsangyanensis,
Alphonsea ventricosa,
Alphonsea zeylanica,
Alphonsea borneensis,
Alphonsea rugosa,
Alphonsea glandulosa,
Alphonsea pallida,
Alphonsea annulata,
Alphonsea isthmicola,
Alphonsea longicarpa,
Alphonsea phuwuaensis,
Ambavia capuronii,
Ambavia gerrardii,
Anaxagorea acuminata,
Anaxagorea allenii,
Anaxagorea angustifolia,
Anaxagorea borneensis,
Anaxagorea brachycarpa,
Anaxagorea brevipedicellata,
Anaxagorea brevipes,