Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
calcadensis
ID:
44226

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

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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.

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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 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-142131: Based on the initial data import
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.
Yi Ling Chen (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.L.Chen' in the authors string.
Madabusi Srinivasa Ramaswami: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ramaswami' in the authors string.