Cissus discolor (syn. Cissus javana), the rex begonia vine, is a species of flowering plant in the family Vitaceae. It is found in tropical Asia; south-central China, Nepal, India, Bangladesh, Mainland Southeast Asia, Java, the Lesser Sunda Islands, and the Philippines at elevations of 600–2000 meters.[1] It has been introduced to Trinidad and Tobago. A tender evergreen climber of slender habit, it typically reaches 2.5 m (8 ft), but is usually only 30 cm (1 ft) wide.[2]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Vitales |
| Family: | Vitaceae |
| Genus: | Cissus |
| Species: | C. discolor
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Uses and cultivation
editLeaves are edible, with young leaves eaten raw or cooked as a sour-tasting vegetable.[3] Hardy to USDA Zone 11, it is recommended for hanging baskets, with the right mix of sun and shade required to bring out the color on the variegated leaves without scorching them.[4]
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References
edit- ^ a b "Cissus discolor Blume". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ "Cissus discolor rex begonia vine". Find a plant. The Royal Horticultural Society. 2024. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
Houseplants ... 1 suppliers ... Synonyms; Cissus javana, Cissus velutina
- ^ Fern, Ken (20 July 2022). "Useful Tropical Plants Cissus javana DC. Vitaceae". tropical.theferns.info. Tropical Plants Database. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ "Cissus javana". Plant Finder. Missouri Botanical Garden. 2024. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
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