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Cocculus orbiculatus

a deciduous member of the Cocculus genus in the family Menispermaceae.

Niche
  • Climber
    Climber
    There are no details available for this niche.
Functions
  • None
    None
    There are no functions defined for this plant. Do you know of some? Click the edit button to add them!
Light
  • Full sun
    Full sun
    The amount of sun exposure that a plant prefers in ideal conditions.
    Key
  • light shade
    Light shade
    The amount of shade a plant will tolerate without adverse health affects.
    Key
Water
  • Water Requirementsmoderate
    Moderate
    The amount of water a plant needs for healthy growth, relative to other plants.
    Key
Soil
  • acid,neutral,alkaline
    Acid to Alkaline
    The PH range (acidity or alkilinity) of the growth medium ideal for healthy nutrient absorbtion.
    Key
  • Sandy to Clay
    The soil texture this plant prefers for optimal growth.
    Key
Cold & Heat
  • 7
    Zone 7
    The USDA Hardiness scale assigns plants a number from 1 to 12 representing the minimum temperature a plant can survive.
    Key
    0< -53.9ºC< -65ºF
    1-51.1ºC-60ºF
    2-45.6ºC-50F
    3-40ºC-40ºF
    4-34.4ºC-30ºF
    5-28.9ºC-20ºF
    6-23.3ºC-10ºF
    7-17.8ºC0ºF
    8-12.2C10ºF
    9-6.7ºC20ºF
    10-1.1ºC30ºF
    114.4ºC40ºF
    12> 10ºC> 5ºF
  • ?
    Unknown
    The AHS Heat scale assigns plants a number from 1 to 12 representing the number of days per year a plant requires a temperature exceeding 30ºC (86ºF).
    Key
    11
    21 - 7
    38 - 14
    415 - 30
    531 - 45
    646 - 60
    761 - 90
    891 - 120
    9121 - 150
    10151 - 180
    11181 - 210
    12181 - 210
Cocculus orbiculatus has 0 edible uses listed
Cocculus orbiculatus has 0 material uses listed
Cocculus orbiculatus has 0 medicinal uses listed

Uses

Edible uses

Notes

Leaves - cooked. An emergency food, it is used when all else fails[1]. One report says that the root might be edible[1].

Leaves

Unknown use

Root

Unknown use

Material uses

The bleached tendrils are used as an ornamental infill in basket making[2][3]. The plant contains cocculoidine which has insecticidal activity[4].

Unknown part

Basketry
Insecticide

Medicinal uses(Warning!)

The root is anodyne, antiphlogistic, antirheumatic, carminative, depurative, diuretic and vermifuge[5][6][4]. It is used in the treatment of rheumatic arthritis, oedema and oliguria[6]. It has also shown antibacterial and anti-amoebic activity[6]. A decoction of the stems is used in the treatment of asthma, bronchitis and paralysis[4].

Unknown part

Anodyne
Antiasthmatic
Antiphlogistic
Antirheumatic
Carminative
Depurative
Diuretic
Vermifuge

Ecology

Ecosystem niche/layer

Climber

Ecological Functions

Nothing listed.

Forage

Nothing listed.

Shelter

Nothing listed.

Propagation

Seed - we have no details for this species but suggest sowing the seed as soon as it is ripe in a greenhouse. Sow stored seed as soon as possible in a greenhouse. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts.

Root cuttings in December in a greenhouse[7]. Division in the dormant season.

Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame[7].

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Cultivation

Easily cultivated in an ordinary garden soil[8], it prefers a well-drained moisture retentive fertile soil in full sun or semi-shade[7]. Plants only fruit well when grown in full sun[9].

This species is hardy to about -10°c[7]. Plants climb by means of twining around supports[9]. They do not normally require pruning[9].

Closely related to C. carolinus[7].

Crops

Problems, pests & diseases

Associations & Interactions

There are no interactions listed for Cocculus orbiculatus. Do you know of an interaction that should be listed here? edit this page to add it.

Polycultures & Guilds

There are no polycultures listed which include Cocculus orbiculatus.

Descendants

Cultivars

Varieties

None listed.

Subspecies

None listed.

Full Data

This table shows all the data stored for this plant.

Taxonomy
Binomial name
Cocculus orbiculatus
Genus
Cocculus
Family
Menispermaceae
Imported References
Edible uses
[1]
Medicinal uses
[5][6][4]
Material uses & Functions
[2][3][4]
Botanic
[10][7]
Propagation
Cultivation
Environment
Cultivation
Uses
Edible uses
None listed.
Material uses
None listed.
Medicinal uses
None listed.
Functions & Nature
Functions
Provides forage for
Provides shelter for
Environment
Hardiness Zone
7
Heat Zone
?
Water
moderate
Sun
full sun
Shade
light shade
Soil PH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Soil Texture
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil Water Retention
well drained
Environmental Tolerances
    Ecosystems
    Native Climate Zones
    None listed.
    Adapted Climate Zones
    None listed.
    Native Geographical Range
    None listed.
    Native Environment
    None listed.
    Ecosystem Niche
    Climber
    Root Zone Tendancy
    None listed.
    Life
    Deciduous or Evergreen
    deciduous
    Herbaceous or Woody
    ?
    Life Cycle
    ?
    Growth Rate
    ?
    Mature Size
    4 x meters
    Fertility
    ?
    Pollinators
    ?
    Flower Colour
    ?
    Flower Type
    monoecious











    References

    1. ? 1.01.11.2 Kunkel. G. Plants for Human Consumption. Koeltz Scientific Books ISBN 3874292169 (1984-00-00)
    2. ? 2.02.1 Uphof. J. C. Th. Dictionary of Economic Plants. Weinheim (1959-00-00)
    3. ? 3.03.1 Usher. G. A Dictionary of Plants Used by Man. Constable ISBN 0094579202 (1974-00-00)
    4. ? 4.04.14.24.34.4 Duke. J. A. and Ayensu. E. S. Medicinal Plants of China Reference Publications, Inc. ISBN 0-917256-20-4 (1985-00-00)
    5. ? 5.05.1 ? A Barefoot Doctors Manual. Running Press ISBN 0-914294-92-X ()
    6. ? 6.06.16.26.3 Yeung. Him-Che. Handbook of Chinese Herbs and Formulas. Institute of Chinese Medicine, Los Angeles (1985-00-00)
    7. ? 7.07.17.27.37.47.5 Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press ISBN 0-333-47494-5 (1992-00-00)
    8. ? F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press (1951-00-00)
    9. ? 9.09.19.2 Grey-Wilson. C. & Matthews. V. Gardening on Walls Collins ISBN 0-00-219220-0 (1983-00-00)
    10. ? Wilson. E. H. Plantae Wilsonae. ()

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    Article is incompleteYes +
    Article requires citationsNo +
    Article requires cleanupYes +
    Belongs to familyMenispermaceae +
    Belongs to genusCocculus +
    Has drought toleranceIntolerant +
    Has edible partLeaves + and Root +
    Has edible useUnknown use +
    Has flowers of typeMonoecious +
    Has hardiness zone7 +
    Has material partUnknown part +
    Has material useBasketry + and Insecticide +
    Has mature height4 +
    Has medicinal partUnknown part +
    Has medicinal useAnodyne +, Antiasthmatic +, Antiphlogistic +, Antirheumatic +, Carminative +, Depurative +, Diuretic + and Vermifuge +
    Has search namecocculus orbiculatus + and x +
    Has shade toleranceLight shade +
    Has soil ph preferenceAcid +, Neutral + and Alkaline +
    Has soil teclayture preferenceClay +
    Has soil teloamyture preferenceLoamy +
    Has soil tesandyture preferenceSandy +
    Has soil water retention preferenceWell drained +
    Has sun preferenceFull sun +
    Has taxonomy nameCocculus orbiculatus +
    Has water requirementsmoderate +
    Inhabits ecosystem nicheClimber +
    Is deciduous or evergreenDeciduous +
    Is taxonomy typeSpecies +
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    Uses mature size measurement unitMeters +