Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
ternata
ID:
592301

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cogn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(4): 79 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591633



Common Names

  • Cayaponia ternata
  • Ternate Wild Cucumber
  • Ternate Cucumber


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Synonyms

  • Arkezostis ternata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bryonia ternata Vell. [unknown]

Description

Cayaponia ternata (also called Ternate Cayaponia, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to the tropical regions of South America, and is found in wet forests, savannas, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Cayaponia ternata 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

Cayaponia ternata has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cayaponia ternata is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Cayaponia ternata

Cayaponia ternata is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cayaponia ternata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cayaponia ternata?

Cayaponia ternata

What is the common name of Cayaponia ternata?

Cayaponia

What is the family of Cayaponia ternata?

Cucurbitaceae

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