Kingdom: Plantae

Phylum: Streptophyta

 Class: Equisetopsida

Subclass: Magnoliidae

Order: Vitales

Family: Vitaceae

Genus: Cissus

Species : Cissus repanda

Description: Cissus repanda is a climbing shrub that is native to the Indian subcontinent and is also found in other parts of Asia.A liana that grows in wet tropical biomes, with oval petals that are 1.7–2.7 mm in size.

Uses: Healing

The root and stem of the plant are said to have healing properties. Traditional practitioners in India prescribe the root powder for bone fractures, cuts, wounds, boils, and swellings. 

Food

The whole plant can be used to make a health drink, and the stem can be used to make drinkable water. 

Cissus repanda is a member of the Vitaceae family and is found throughout India. It is rich in phytochemicals, including alkaloids, tannins, mucilage, and calcium salts.