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Javanese treebine

Scientific Name: Cissus nodosa

Family: Vitaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Vine

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Cissus nodosa - Javanese Treebine

Cissus nodosa, commonly known as Javanese treebine, is a perennial vine belonging to the grape family (Vitaceae). This climbing plant is known for its ability to grow year after year.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is a vine and may present a tangling hazard.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cissus nodosa Blume
  • Common Names: Javanese treebine, Grape Ivy, Pirandai, Thousand roots
  • Family: Vitaceae (Grape family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Synonyms: Vitis nodosa, and potentially other Cissus species such as Cissus campestris, Cissus javana, Cissus oblonga, Cissus obliqua, Cissus paniculata, and Cissus pentagona (though these might be misidentifications)
  • Symbol: CINO

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to subtropical highlands from the Andamans and Nicobar Islands, Malaysia, and Indonesia to the West Pacific.
  • Introduced in Hawaii.
  • Also found in Bukit Tagar, Selangor, Malaysia.
  • Grows in dry areas and ridges.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Type: Vine
  • Habit: Perennial
  • Leaf Type: Evergreen
  • Structure: Shrub

Additional Information

  • Allergen Potential: Medium-Low

Further Information

  • USDA Plants Database (search using symbol CINO): http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=CINO
  • Plants of Hawaii: Information and images by Forest and Kim Starr.
  • Discover Life: Page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution.