How to Identify Menispermaceae
Menispermaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Ranunculales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 30 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.
Representative Menispermaceae Species
Sarcopetalum harveyanum F.Muell.
Sarcopetalum harveyanum F.Muell.
Sarcopetalum harveyanum, the pearl vine, is a common coastal eastern Australian …
Cocculus orbiculatus (L.) DC.
Cocculus orbiculatus (L.) DC.
Queen coralbead (Cocculus orbiculatus, synonym Nephroia orbiculata) is a woody v…
Pleogyne australis (Benth.) Benth.
Pleogyne australis (Benth.) Benth.
Pleogyne australis is the sole species of the monotypic flowering plant genus Pl…
Tinospora cordifolia (Willd.) Miers
Tinospora cordifolia (Willd.) Miers
Tinospora cordifolia is a deciduous climbing vine with no confirmed clinical evi…
Stephania tetrandra S.Moore
Stephania tetrandra S.Moore
Botryodiscia tetrandra (formerly Stephania tetrandra) is a medicinal vine native…
Cocculus hirsutus (L.) W.Theob.
Cocculus hirsutus (L.) W.Theob.
Cocculus hirsutus, or broom creeper, is a tropical climbing vine native to a wid…
Stephania cephalantha Hayata
Stephania cephalantha Hayata
Stephania cephalantha Hayata is a Menispermaceae Stephania species native to Chi…
Tinospora smilacina Benth.
Tinospora smilacina Benth.
Tinospora smilacina is a Menispermaceae woody vine first described by George Ben…
Hypserpa laurina (F.Muell.) Diels
Hypserpa laurina (F.Muell.) Diels
Hypserpa laurina is a small vine native to northern Australian and New Guinean r…
Stephania japonica (Thunb.) Miers
Stephania japonica (Thunb.) Miers
Stephania japonica is a dioecious prickle-free vine with peltate leaves, widespr…
Cocculus diversifolius DC.
Cocculus diversifolius DC.
Cocculus diversifolius, also called sarsaparilla or correjuela, is a climbing vi…
Menispermum canadense L.
Menispermum canadense L.
Canadian moonseed (Menispermum canadense L.) is a poisonous North American woody…
⚠️ PoisonousFrequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Menispermaceae?
Menispermaceae plants belong to the Ranunculales order in the Plantae kingdom. Browse the 30 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Menispermaceae?
Menispermaceae is classified in the order Ranunculales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 30 accepted species worldwide.
⚠️ Are any Menispermaceae species poisonous?
Yes, some Menispermaceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Menispermaceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.
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