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General Information

Cissus hastata is an evergreen, climbing shrub, climbing into other plants for support and attaching itself by means of tendrils.
The plant is sometimes harvested from the wild for local medicinal usage.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

E. Asia - India, Myanmar, through southeast Asia to the east coast of Australia.

Habitat

Forest margins, usually cascading over trees, at elevations from sea-level up to 700 metres[].

Properties

Medicinal Rating
Habit	Evergreen Climber
Height	0.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Found wild on most soil types[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

The pounded leaves are used to make poultices for boils, or are boiled and put on the abdomen to treat ague[].

The leaves, stems, or fruits are expectorant and anti-emetic. They are used in the treatment of coughs[].

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

Seed -

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