Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
weddellii
ID:
592316

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cogn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 3: 793 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591648



Common Names

  • Cayaponia weddellii
  • Weddell's Wild Cucumber
  • Weddell's Cucumber


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Synonyms

  • Arkezostis weddellii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Perianthopodus weddellii Naudin [unknown]

Description

Cayaponia weddellii (also called Weddell's 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 weddellii is used as a traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach ache. It is also used as a dye and for making baskets. It is known to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cayaponia weddellii 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 weddellii 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 weddellii

Cayaponia weddellii is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.

Cayaponia weddellii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cayaponia weddellii?

Cayaponia weddellii

What is the family of Cayaponia weddellii?

Cucurbitaceae

Where is Cayaponia weddellii found?

Colombia, Ecuador, Peru

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,

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