Table 1. Chromosome numbers, genome size and ploidy types in Cissus.
Cissus quadrangularis data was obtained in the present study. Data for other members have been documented by Chu et al. (2018), Robert et al. (2001) & Raghavan (1957).
| Cissus species | Chromosome numbers (2n) | Ploidy type | Genome size (2C-Value) |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. rotundifolia Vahl | 24 | 2 × | 0.76 pg. |
| C. discolor Blume | 24 | 2 × | 0.86 pg. |
| C. tuberosa Moc. & Sesse ex DC. | 24 | 2 × | 0.9 pg. |
| C. javana DC. | – | – | 0.74 pg. |
| C. antarctica Vent | 40 | 4 × | 1.34 pg. |
| C. trifoliata (L.) L | 48 | 4 × | 1.58 pg. |
| C. microcarpa Vahl | 66 | 6 × | 2.06 pg. |
| C. quadrangularis-Raghavan (1957) | 24 | 2 × | – |
| C. quadrangularis-Robert et al. (2001) | 24, 28 | – | – |
| C, quadrangularis- This study | 48 | – | 1.410 pg |