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veldt-grape

Cissus quadrangularis

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (Maldives), and North America (Cuba, United States).

🇰🇲 Comoros 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇲🇻 Maldives 🇲🇺 Mauritius 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Vitales (Vitales)
Family
Vitaceae
Genus
Cissus
Species
Cissus quadrangularis (veldt-grape)

Similar Species in Cissus

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Grape
Cissus palmata
Not Evaluated
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Princess vine
Cissus verticillata
Least Concern
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Venezuela treebind
Cissus alata
Not Evaluated
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vine-sorrel
Cissus trifoliata
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of veldt-grape?
The scientific name of veldt-grape is Cissus quadrangularis. It belongs to the genus Cissus.
Where does veldt-grape live?
veldt-grape is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (Maldives), and North America (Cuba, United States).. Countries include Comoros, Cuba, Madagascar, Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles, United States.
What family does veldt-grape belong to?
veldt-grape (Cissus quadrangularis) belongs to the genus Cissus, which is part of the taxonomic family Vitaceae.
What kingdom does veldt-grape belong to?
veldt-grape (Cissus quadrangularis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of veldt-grape?
The closest relatives of veldt-grape in the genus Cissus include Grape, Princess vine, Venezuela treebind, vine-sorrel.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Cissus — 5 Species

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Grape
Cissus palmata
NE 🐾
Princess vine
Cissus verticillata
LC
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veldt-grape
Cissus quadrangularis
NE
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Venezuela treebind
Cissus alata
NE 🐾
vine-sorrel
Cissus trifoliata
LC
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