Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
domingensis
ID:
1322006

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cogn.) H.Schaef. & M.Nee

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 18: 50 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334460



Common Names

  • Cayaponia Domingensis
  • Domingensis Cayaponia
  • Cayaponia


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Description

Cayaponia domingensis (also called Cayaponia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean. It has a creeping habit and grows up to 30 cm in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cayaponia domingensis is used as an ornamental plant and to stabilize soil on slopes and banks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cayaponia domingensis is a small, yellow, globular head. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened and oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are slender, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cayaponia domingensis can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. When propagating from seeds, the seeds should be sown in moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, sunny location. When propagating from cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location until they have rooted.

Where to Find Cayaponia domingensis

Cayaponia domingensis is native to the Dominican Republic and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Cayaponia domingensis FAQ

What type of plant is Cayaponia domingensis?

Cayaponia domingensis is a species of shrub in the family Cucurbitaceae.

Where is Cayaponia domingensis native to?

Cayaponia domingensis is native to the Dominican Republic.

What is the growth habit of Cayaponia domingensis?

Cayaponia domingensis is a small shrub that grows up to 2 meters in height.

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

Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.
Hanno Schaefer (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Schaef.' in the authors string.
Michael Nee (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Nee' in the authors string.