Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
bosseri
ID:
1041056

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Keraudren) H.Schaef. & S.S.Renner

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Taxon 60: 133 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001040394

Common Names

  • Ampelosicyos
  • Bosseri
  • Bosseri Ampelosicyos

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Uses & Benefits

Ampelosicyos bosseri has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat inflammation, fever, and headaches. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and to reduce the risk of certain types of cancer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ampelosicyos bosseri is small and inconspicuous, with a yellowish-green color. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ampelosicyos bosseri is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It is best to water the plant regularly during the growing season and to fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer once a month.

Where to Find Ampelosicyos bosseri

Ampelosicyos bosseri is native to Central America and the Caribbean.

Species in the Cucurbitaceae family

Abobra tenuifolia, Acanthosicyos horridus, Actinostemma lobatum, Actinostemma parvifolium, Actinostemma tenerum, Alsomitra macrocarpa, Ampelosicyos humblotii, Ampelosicyos major, Ampelosicyos meridionalis, Ampelosicyos scandens, Ampelosicyos bosseri, Ampelosicyos leandrii, Ampelosycios meridionalis, Ampelosycios scandens, Apodanthera anatuyana, Apodanthera argentea, Apodanthera aspera, Apodanthera biflora, Apodanthera bradei, Apodanthera cinerea, Apodanthera eriocalyx, Apodanthera fasciculata, Apodanthera ferreyrana, Apodanthera glaziovii, Apodanthera hindii, Apodanthera hirtella, Apodanthera laciniosa, Apodanthera linearis, Apodanthera mandonii, Apodanthera mathewsii, Apodanthera palmeri, Apodanthera sagittifolia, Apodanthera smilacifolia, Apodanthera succulenta, Apodanthera tumbeziana, Apodanthera ulei, Apodanthera undulata, Apodanthera villosa, Apodanthera weberbaueri, Apodanthera longipedicellata, Austrobryonia argillicola, Austrobryonia centralis, Austrobryonia micrantha, Austrobryonia pilbarensis, Baijiania borneensis, Baijiania taiwaniana, Baijiania decipiens, Baijiania smitinandii, Bambekea racemosa, Bayabusua clarkei,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100367776: Based on the initial data import
Monique Keraudren (1928-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Keraudren' in the authors string.
Susanne Renner (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.S.Renner' in the authors string.
Hanno Schaefer (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Schaef.' in the authors string.