Status:
valid
Authors:
Cogn.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(4): 75 (1878)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591603
Common Names
- Cayaponia pilosa
- Hairy Cayaponia
- Cayaponia
Synonyms
- Arkezostis pilosa Kuntze [unknown]
- Bryonia pilosa Vell. [unknown]
- Cayaponia diffusa Silva Manso [unknown]
- Cayaponia elliptica Silva Manso [unknown]
- Dermophylla elliptica Silva Manso [unknown]
- Dermophylla pendulina Silva Manso [unknown]
Description
Cayaponia pilosa (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 pilosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cayaponia pilosa is white, with a yellow center. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cayaponia pilosa 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 pilosa
Cayaponia pilosa can be found in Central and South America, including Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru.
Cayaponia pilosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cayaponia pilosa?
Cayaponia pilosa
What is the common name of Cayaponia pilosa?
Hairy Cayaponia
What is the natural habitat of Cayaponia pilosa?
Cayaponia pilosa is native to South America, where it is found in wet forests and grasslands.
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,