Cissampelos capensis new leaves

The new leaves of Cissampelos capensis are greener than the often glaucous or blue-green older ones. The midribs and lateral veins are prominent upon the young leaves. Sparse, tiny hairs are present, appearing granular. These are absent from mature leaves.

Most leaves deviate from a circular shape by forming slightly rounded tips. The tips may be more marked, the leaf shape generally somewhat variable (Vlok and Schutte-Vlok, 2015; Van Wyk and Gericke, 2000; Van Wyk, et al, 1997; iNaturalist; https://pza.sanbi.org).