Status:
valid
Authors:
Cogn.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 3: 784 (1881)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591635
Common Names
- Cayaponia tibiricae
- Tibirica Wild Cucumber
- Tibirica Cucumber
Synonyms
- Trianosperma tibiricae Naudin [unknown]
- Arkezostis tibiricae Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Cayaponia tibiricae (also called Tibirica 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 tibiricae 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 tibiricae 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cayaponia tibiricae 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 tibiricae
Cayaponia tibiricae is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Cayaponia tibiricae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cayaponia tibiricae?
Cayaponia tibiricae
What is the common name of Cayaponia tibiricae?
Cayaponia
What is the family of Cayaponia tibiricae?
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,