Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ramaswami) C.Jeffrey & Y.L.Chen
Source:
gcc
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 39(2): 341 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043555
Common Names
- Cissampelopsis
- Calcadensis
- Calcada's Burweed
Synonyms
- Senecio calcadensis Ramaswami [unknown]
Description
Cissampelopsis calcadensis (also called 'Calcada's cissampelopsis', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in wet forests and disturbed areas. It has ovate leaves and yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Cissampelopsis calcadensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various digestive ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cissampelopsis calcadensis has small, yellow flowers with a white center. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems with narrow, lance-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cissampelopsis calcadensis is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from stem cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly. Fertilize every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Cissampelopsis calcadensis
Cissampelopsis calcadensis is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats.
Cissampelopsis calcadensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cissampelopsis calcadensis?
Cissampelopsis calcadensis
What is the common name of Cissampelopsis calcadensis?
Calcadensis
What is the natural habitat of Cissampelopsis calcadensis?
Tropical forests of South America
Species in the Cissampelopsis genus
Cissampelopsis glandulosa,
Cissampelopsis buimalia,
Cissampelopsis calcadensis,
Cissampelopsis corymbosa,
Cissampelopsis pareira,
Cissampelopsis volubilis,
Cissampelopsis spelaeicola,
Cissampelopsis ansteadii,
Cissampelopsis erythrochaeta,
Cissampelopsis corifolia,
Cissampelopsis vivekananthanii,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,