Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
laciniosa
ID:
592236

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) C.Jeffrey

Source:
cmp

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 15: 346 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591568



Common Names

  • Cayaponia Laciniosa
  • Laciniosa Cayaponia
  • Cayaponia


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Synonyms

  • Bryonia laciniosa L. [unknown]
  • Bryonia quinquefolia Noronha [unknown]
  • Bryonopsis laciniosa (L.) Naudin [unknown]
  • Cerasiocarpum zeylanicum Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Cayaponia laciniosa (also called 'Cayaponia', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Cucurbitaceae. It is native to South America, and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests. It is a perennial herb with long, trailing stems and large, lobed leaves. The flowers are yellow and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Cayaponia laciniosa is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a source of fiber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cayaponia laciniosa 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 laciniosa can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining, sandy soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several sections, each with a few leaves and roots, and replanted in the soil.

Where to Find Cayaponia laciniosa

Cayaponia laciniosa is found in the Amazon rainforest of South America.

Cayaponia laciniosa FAQ

What type of plant is Cayaponia laciniosa?

Cayaponia laciniosa is a species of flowering plant in the family Cucurbitaceae.

Where is Cayaponia laciniosa found?

Cayaponia laciniosa is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

What is the growth habit of Cayaponia laciniosa?

Cayaponia laciniosa 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-2706424: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.