| Cyphostemma laza | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Vitales |
| Family: | Vitaceae |
| Genus: | Cyphostemma |
| Species: | C. laza |
| Binomial name | |
| Cyphostemma laza | |
Cyphostemma laza, also known as laza grape, laza tree, or laza, is a species of caudiciform vine, in the Vitaceae family. [1] [2]
C. laza is known for its swollen, trunk-like base (caudex), which can grow up to 500 mm (20 in) in diameter and 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in) in height. It has vining stems, that can extend up to 5 m (16 ft) in length and spread out from the caudex.
It is endemic to Madagascar and grows in well-drained soil in an arid and rocky environment. It grows in Toliara Province at elevations between 10 and 1000 m above sea level. [1]
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The IUCN reports that there are no known uses for C. laza. [1] But laza tree has been in horticulture due to its unique form.
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