CYPHOSTEMMA CURRORI

This member of the Vitaceae family was given this name by Bernard M. Descoings in 1967. It is found in Angola, Namibia and northern South Africa, growing in a well drained soil with little to some water and lots of sun. It is the highest member of the genus with seven meters. The stem can grow to 180 centimetres in diameter. The flowers are pale yellow to reddish.

The genera name from the Greek kyphos; 'tumor' or,'hump' and stemma; 'garland' or 'crown'. The species name is named after Andrew B. Curror, an English botanist and botanical collector. This might be a winter growing plant. All below here are from Namibia. Giant Namibian plant.