Cissus antarctica

Location & distribution maps

Phylogeny & links to associated information:

Wikipedia links:      Angiosperms > Eudicots > Rosids  >  Basal Rosids  > Vitales > Vitaceae > Cissus   antartica

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Plant  information

Common name:                Kangaroo Vine  

Conservation status:  ...

Etymology:   

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Habit:        

• A climbing plant 

Habitat:   

Distribution:                  

• Australia

Additional notes:     

• Synonym Cissus oblongata

• Cultivation

  • Is often used as a vine in subtropical climates, such as California, as an ornamental plant in gardens

  • It is a popular interior or houseplant, a well adapted plant, even in subdued light

  • It does not do well above 15 °C, especially when exposed to central heating, which can cause the leaves to drop

Sources of information:

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cissus_antarctica (2023)