Cyphostemma juttae

Namibian Grape
Cyphostemma juttae (left) & Aloe dichotoma , Huntington Desert Garden
Conservation status
Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Division:	Magnoliophyta
Class:	Magnoliopsida
Order:	Vitales
Family:	Vitaceae
Genus:	Cyphostemma
Species:	C. juttae
Binomial name
Cyphostemma juttae (Dinter & Gilg) Desc.

Cyphostemma juttae is a slow-growing succulent species of Cyphostemma, well-known as an ornamental plant. The plant is also known as bastard cobas, wild grape, tree grape, Namibian grape, and Droog-my-keel. This species can reach 6 feet tall and has large shiny leaves.^[1]

References

1. ^ "Top 10 Ugly plants". The Daily Telegraph (London). http://www.telegraph.co.uk/gardening/gardeningpicturegalleries/5506103/Top-10-ugly-plants.html. Retrieved 2009-07-17. 

• van Wyk, B. and van Wyk, P. 1997. Field Guide to trees of southern Africa. Struik, Cape Town
• Craven (2004). Cyphostemma juttae. 2006. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. www.iucnredlist.org. Retrieved on 09 May 2006. Database entry includes justification for why this species is of least concern
• "Cyphostemma juttae". Plantz Afrika. http://www.plantzafrica.com/plantcd/cyphastemjut.htm. Retrieved 2010-02-08. 
• (Spanish)"Cyphostemma juttae in Spain". Flora Suculenta. http://www.florasuculenta.com/Vitaceae/cyphostemmajuttae00.htm. Retrieved 2010-02-12. 

See also

• List of Southern African indigenous trees
• Kurt Dinter