Are Cissus Kerrii and Cissus Repens in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Vitaceae.

Can you substitute Cissus Kerrii for Cissus Repens?

They are close relatives in the genus Cissus, often substitutable with flavor adjustments.

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Cissus Kerrii vs Cissus Repens

Cissus kerrii · Cissus repens

Cissus Kerrii

Cissus kerrii

T Traditional Use

Family: Vitaceae
Genus: Cissus
Primary use: medicinal

Cissus Repens

Cissus repens

T Traditional Use

Family: Vitaceae
Genus: Cissus
Primary use: medicinal

Cissus repens is a species of tropical rainforest vine in the grape family. It is found in various parts of Asia including Malaysia. This vine is recorded as far south as Cape York Peninsula and the wet tropics region of north eastern Queensland, Australia. It has heart shaped le…

At a glance

· Same genus (Cissus) — close relatives, often substitutable.
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Cissus Kerrii: T; Cissus Repens: T.