Cyphostemma viscosum (Gilg & R.E. Fr.) Desc. ex Wild & R.B. Drumm.
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Habit
Miombo woodland
Mutuwila Farm, Kabwe Distr.
Feb 2023
Photo: Nick Wightman
Stem
Miombo woodland
Mutuwila Farm, Kabwe Distr.
Feb 2023
Photo: Nick Wightman
Leaves
Miombo woodland
Mutuwila Farm, Kabwe Distr.
Feb 2023
Photo: Nick Wightman
Leaf Dicoid Glands
Miombo woodland
Mutuwila Farm, Kabwe Distr.
Feb 2023
Photo: Nick Wightman
Species details: Click on each item to see an explanation of that item (Note: opens a new window)
Synonyms:
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Cissus viscosa Gilg & Fr.
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Common names:
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Frequency:
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Locally common |
Status:
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Native |
Description:
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Erect herb, up to 1 m high. Tendrils absent. |
Type location:
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Zambia, Bangweulu |
Notes:
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Derivation of specific name:
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viscosum: glutinous or sticky, referring to the feeling of touching the leaves or stems |
Habitat:
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Brachystegia and Chipya woodlands |
Altitude range: (metres) |
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Flowering time: | Oct - Nov |
Worldwide distribution:
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Zambia and Zimbabwe |
National distribution:
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B,N,W,C,S |
Zambian distribution (Provinces):
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Nw,N,Lk,S,W
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Growth form(s):
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Perennial.
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Endemic status:
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Near Endemic |
Red data list status:
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Insects associated with this species:
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Spot characters:
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Display spot characters for this species |
Images last updated: |
Tuesday 14 March 2023 |
Literature:
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Mapaura, A. & Timberlake, J. (eds) (2004). A checklist of Zimbabwean vascular plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 33 Sabonet, Pretoria and Harare Page 83.
Wild, H. & Drummond, R.B. (1966). Vitaceae Flora Zambesiaca 2(2) Pages 470 - 471.
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Copyright:
Mike Bingham, Annette Willemen, Nicholas Wightman, Bart Wursten, Petra Ballings and Mark Hyde, 2011-25
Bingham, M.G., Willemen, A., Wightman, N., Wursten, B.T., Ballings, P. and Hyde, M.A.
(2025).
Flora of Zambia: Species information: Cyphostemma viscosum. https://www.zambiaflora.com/speciesdata/species.php?species_id=138230, retrieved 31 March 2025
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