Cissus
Sign in to savethumb|Cissus verticillata thumb|A Cissus discolor cultivar Cissus is a genus of 350 species of lianas (woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). Species are native to the tropical and subtropical Americas, sub-Saharan Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, tropical Asia, Papuasia, and Australia.
Species
GENUS
- KingdomPlantae
- PhylumTracheophyta
- ClassMagnoliopsida
- OrderVitales
- FamilyVitaceae
General: , Mesoamerica, Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola. Cissus - Mexico, Mesoamerica Seed: usually present (except in most Cissus); endosperm ruminate, 3 Flower: lobed (some Cissus) at base; petals 4-5, valvate, distinct Appearance: , cobwebby hairs absent. Cissus - stigma entire, cymes, disc adnate
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Research
384 papers- Cissus Extracts in Dentistry: A Comprehensive Review on its Untapped Potential.Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences · 2024
- Cissus quadrangularis L: A comprehensive multidisciplinary review.Journal of ethnopharmacology · 2021
- Role of Cissus quadrangularis in the Management of Osteoporosis: An Overview.Critical reviews in therapeutic drug carrier systems · 2021
- A comprehensive review on Cissus L. species (family Vitaceae).Natural product research · 2025
- Cissus quadrangularis extract attenuates diabetic nephropathy by altering SIRT1/DNMT1 axis.The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology · 2021
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thumb|Cissus verticillata thumb|A Cissus discolor cultivar Cissus is a genus of 350 species of lianas (woody vines) in the grape family (Vitaceae). Species are native to the tropical and subtropical Americas, sub-Saharan Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, tropical Asia, Papuasia, and Australia.
==Description== Extrafloral nectaries on the stipule have been reported for C. microcarpa, C. psudosicyoids, and C. rhombifolia.