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caro de tres hojas

Scientific Name: Cissus erosa

Family: Vitaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Vine

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Cissus erosa

Also known as Caro de Tres Hojas, Cissus erosa is a perennial vine belonging to the genus Cissus.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is a vine.
  • It is sometimes found in gardens.
  • The plant has leaves which could attract attention.

Considerations for Children

  • This plant is a vine.
  • It is sometimes found in gardens.
  • The plant has leaves which could attract attention.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cissus erosa Rich.
  • Common Name: Caro de Tres Hojas (Spanish)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Synonyms:
    • Cissus cucurbitina Standl.
    • Cissus gongylodes (Baker) Burch. ex Planch.
    • Cissus hypoglauca A. Gray
  • Taxon ID: 28636
  • Family: Vitaceae

Distribution and Habitat

  • Dicot
  • Bejuco rastrero o trepador trifoliado de zona... (Spanish, indicates a creeping or climbing trifoliate vine of the area...)

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Perennial duration (lives for more than two years).
  • It is a vine.

General Care

  • Water every 2-3 weeks with 1-2 buckets of water, ensuring the soil has been dry for days.

Further Information

  • Discover Life page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Cissus erosa.
  • Wildlife network.