Status:
valid
Authors:
(Griseb. ex Cogn.) Pozner
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Fl. Vasc. Argent. 17: 67 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001426767
Common Names
- Cayaponia breviloba
- Short-lobed Cayaponia
- Short-lobed Gourd
Description
Cayaponia breviloba (also called Short-lobed Cayaponia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, oval leaves and grows in moist, sandy soils in open woods, fields, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Cayaponia breviloba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cayaponia breviloba is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cayaponia breviloba is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH levels.
Where to Find Cayaponia breviloba
Cayaponia breviloba is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Peru and Brazil.
Cayaponia breviloba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cayaponia breviloba?
Cayaponia breviloba
What is the common name of Cayaponia breviloba?
Short-lobed Cayaponia
What is the family of Cayaponia breviloba?
Cucurbitaceae
Species in the Cayaponia genus
Cayaponia africana,
Cayaponia alarici,
Cayaponia amazonica,
Cayaponia americana,
Cayaponia angustiloba,
Cayaponia attenuata,
Cayaponia biflora,
Cayaponia boliviensis,
Cayaponia bonariensis,
Cayaponia bonplandii,
Cayaponia botryocarpa,
Cayaponia buraeavii,
Cayaponia cabocla,
Cayaponia capitata,
Cayaponia caulobotrys,
Cayaponia citrullifolia,
Cayaponia cogniauxiana,
Cayaponia coriacea,
Cayaponia crugeri,
Cayaponia denticulata,
Cayaponia diversifolia,
Cayaponia duckei,
Cayaponia espelina,
Cayaponia ferruginea,
Cayaponia floribunda,
Cayaponia fluminensis,
Cayaponia glandulosa,
Cayaponia gracillima,
Cayaponia granatensis,
Cayaponia guianensis,
Cayaponia jenmanii,
Cayaponia kathematophora,
Cayaponia laciniosa,
Cayaponia laxa,
Cayaponia lhotzkyana,
Cayaponia longifolia,
Cayaponia longiloba,
Cayaponia macrocalyx,
Cayaponia martiana,
Cayaponia membranacea,
Cayaponia multiglandulosa,
Cayaponia nitida,
Cayaponia noronhae,
Cayaponia ophthalmica,
Cayaponia oppositifolia,
Cayaponia ovata,
Cayaponia palmata,
Cayaponia pedata,
Cayaponia peruviana,
Cayaponia petiolulata,
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,