Rhoicissus rhomboidea

Rhoicissus rhomboidea is a climbing plant in the family Vitaceae, commonly known as the glossy forest grape. It is found in the eastern forests of southern Africa.[2] The species was first described in 1859, treated under Cissus.[1]

Glossy forest grape
Fruit of R. rhomboidea
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Vitales
Family: Vitaceae
Genus: Rhoicissus
Species:
R. rhomboidea
Binomial name
Rhoicissus rhomboidea
Synonyms

Vitis rhomboidea (E.Mey. ex Harv.) Szyszyl.[1]
Cissus rhomboidea E.Mey. ex Harv. (basionym)[1]

References

  1. Pooley, E. (1993). The Complete Field Guide to Trees of Natal, Zululand and Transkei. ISBN 0-620-17697-0.


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