Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1817
Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. 1: 539 (1817)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000605747
Common Names
- Andromeda Cissampelos
- Andromeda False Pimpernel
- Andromeda False Pimpernel
Synonyms
- Cissampelos denudata Miers ex Benth. [unknown]
- Cissampelos ramiflora Miers [unknown]
Description
Cissampelos andromorpha (also called Andromorph Cissampelos, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Menispermaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests and grasslands. It is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Cissampelos andromorpha is a popular ornamental plant, as its bright yellow flowers add a splash of color to any room. It is also used in terrariums and vivariums, as it is a low-maintenance plant that can tolerate low light and humidity levels.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cissampelos andromorpha has small white flowers with four petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cissampelos andromorpha is a perennial herbaceous plant that is easy to propagate by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade and can tolerate full sun. It can be propagated by seed, but it is best to divide the plant in the spring or fall. It is also possible to propagate by cuttings in the summer.
Where to Find Cissampelos andromorpha
Cissampelos andromorpha is native to the tropical forests of India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.
Cissampelos andromorpha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cissampelos andromorpha?
Cissampelos andromorpha
What is the common name of Cissampelos andromorpha?
Andromorphic Cissampelos
What is the natural habitat of Cissampelos andromorpha?
Tropical and subtropical forests of South America
Species in the Cissampelos genus
Cissampelos andromorpha,
Cissampelos capensis,
Cissampelos fasciculata,
Cissampelos friesiorum,
Cissampelos glaberrima,
Cissampelos grandifolia,
Cissampelos hirta,
Cissampelos hispida,
Cissampelos laxiflora,
Cissampelos mucronata,
Cissampelos nepalensis,
Cissampelos nigrescens,
Cissampelos ovalifolia,
Cissampelos owariensis,
Cissampelos pareira,
Cissampelos rigidifolia,
Cissampelos sympodialis,
Cissampelos tenuipes,
Cissampelos torulosa,
Cissampelos tropaeolifolia,
Cissampelos verticillata,
Cissampelos arenicola,
Species in the Menispermaceae family
Abuta acutifolia,
Abuta antioquiana,
Abuta aristeguietae,
Abuta barbata,
Abuta brevifolia,
Abuta bullata,
Abuta candollei,
Abuta chiapasensis,
Abuta chocoensis,
Abuta colombiana,
Abuta dwyeriana,
Abuta fluminum,
Abuta grandifolia,
Abuta grisebachii,
Abuta imene,
Abuta longa,
Abuta mycetandra,
Abuta obovata,
Abuta pahni,
Abuta panamensis,
Abuta panurensis,
Abuta platyphylla,
Abuta racemosa,
Abuta rufescens,
Abuta sandwithiana,
Abuta seemannii,
Abuta selloana,
Abuta solimoesensis,
Abuta soukupii,
Abuta spicata,
Abuta steyermarkii,
Abuta vaupesensis,
Abuta velutina,
Albertisia apiculata,
Albertisia capituliflora,
Albertisia cordifolia,
Albertisia crassa,
Albertisia cuneata,
Albertisia delagoensis,
Albertisia exelliana,
Albertisia ferruginea,
Albertisia glabra,
Albertisia laurifolia,
Albertisia mangenotii,
Albertisia mecistophylla,
Albertisia megacarpa,
Albertisia papuana,
Albertisia porcata,
Albertisia puberula,
Albertisia scandens,