Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
citrullifolia
ID:
592203

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cogn. ex Griseb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen 24: 135 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591535



Common Names

  • Cayaponia citrullifolia
  • Citrullifolia's Cayaponia
  • Citrullifolia Cayaponia


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Synonyms

  • Antagonia citrullifolia Griseb. [unknown]
  • Arkezostis citrullifolia Kuntze [unknown]
  • Arkezostis latifolia Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cayaponia citrullifolia breviloba Griseb. ex Cogn. [unknown]
  • Cayaponia latifolia Cogn. [unknown]

Description

Cayaponia citrullifolia (also called Citrullifolia Cayaponia, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial of the Cucurbitaceae family. It is native to the Andes of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, and can be found in humid montane forests at elevations of 1,500-3,000 m. It grows up to 1 m tall and has narrow, lanceolate leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Cayaponia citrullifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cayaponia citrullifolia is yellow and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cayaponia citrullifolia is a shrub that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seedbed and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Cayaponia citrullifolia

Cayaponia citrullifolia is native to Brazil.

Cayaponia citrullifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cayaponia citrullifolia?

Cayaponia citrullifolia

What is the family of Cayaponia citrullifolia?

Cucurbitaceae

What is the common name of Cayaponia citrullifolia?

Watermelon-leaved Cayaponia

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2706392: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.