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Rhoicissus digitata

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Dune grape
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Vitales
Family: Vitaceae
Genus: Rhoicissus
Species:
R. digitata
Binomial name
Rhoicissus digitata
(L.f.) Gilg & Brandt

Rhoicissus digitata (the baboon grape or the dune grape) is a vigorous, evergreen vine that is indigenous to southern Africa. It is increasingly popular as an ornamental creeper in gardens, and it has a wide range of uses in traditional medicine.[1] [2]

References

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  1. ^ "New foliage plant species: Rhoicissus digitata (L.F) gilg et brandt". www.actahort.org. Retrieved 2017-08-04.
  2. ^ "Rhoicissus digitata (Baboon Grape) --- Rareplants.eu Shop". www.rareplants.de. Retrieved 2017-08-04.
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