Cissus nodosa
Cissus nodosa, commonly known as the grape ivy, is a versatile climbing vine celebrated in traditional medicine. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized to support bone health, reduce inflammation, and alleviate muscle pain, making it a valuable botanical resource in holistic wellness practices worldwide.
- Scientific name: Cissus nodosa
- Family: Vitaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Cissus nodosa, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Vitales, specifically being a member of the family Vitaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is established within the genus Cissus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Vitales | WCVP |
| Family | Vitaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cissus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Cissus nodosa, is known by various common names depending on the region and language. In English, it is frequently referred to as the grape ivy, while in Spanish, it is commonly called uva de playa. In Portuguese, the plant is known as uva-do-mar, and in French, it is identified as vigne de mer.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, it can be found spanning from the South-Central provinces to the Southeast coastal areas. Its presence is also noted on the tropical island of Hainan. Moving into the Indo-China region, the species thrives within the Andaman Islands. Finally, its range extends into the mainland territory of Cambodia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |