Cayaponia laxa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laxa
ID:
592239
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cogn. ex Harms
Source:
cmp
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 22: 341 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591571
Common Names
- Cayaponia Laxa
- Laxa Cayaponia
- Cayaponia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cayaponia laxa (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 laxa is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a source of fiber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cayaponia laxa is white and star-shaped. The seed is small and brown, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Cayaponia laxa 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 laxa
Cayaponia laxa is native to Brazil.
Cayaponia laxa FAQ
What type of plant is Cayaponia laxa?
Cayaponia laxa is a species of flowering plant in the family Cucurbitaceae.
Where is Cayaponia laxa found?
Cayaponia laxa is native to Colombia and Ecuador.
What is the growth habit of Cayaponia laxa?
Cayaponia laxa 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-2706427: Based on the initial data import
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.