Cayaponia guianensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guianensis
ID:
592231
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Jeffrey
Source:
cmp
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 33: 363 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591563
Common Names
- Cayaponia Guianensis
- Guianensis Cayaponia
- Cayaponia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cayaponia guianensis (also called Guianensis 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 guianensis is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a source of fiber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cayaponia guianensis is white and star-shaped. The seed is small and brown, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cayaponia guianensis is a fast-growing, perennial vine that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the tip of the vine and planted in a well-drained soil. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept at a temperature of 70-80°F (21-27°C). The seedlings should be transplanted when they are 4-6 inches (10-15 cm) tall.
Where to Find Cayaponia guianensis
Cayaponia guianensis is found in the Amazon rainforest of South America.
Cayaponia guianensis FAQ
What type of plant is Cayaponia guianensis?
Cayaponia guianensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Cucurbitaceae.
Where is Cayaponia guianensis found?
Cayaponia guianensis is native to Colombia and Ecuador.
What is the growth habit of Cayaponia guianensis?
Cayaponia guianensis is an evergreen vine that typically grows to a height of 1–2 m (3–7 ft).
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-2706419: Based on the initial data import
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.