Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
ecirrhosa
ID:
595465

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cogn.) C.Jeffrey

Source:
cmp

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 17: 477 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594797



Common Names

  • Ecirrhose Cephalopentandra
  • Ecirrhose Five-petal
  • Ecirrhose Star-flower


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Synonyms

  • Cephalopentandra obbiadensis Chiov. [unknown]
  • Coccinia ecirrhosa Cogn. [unknown]
  • Coccinia obbiadensis (Chiov.) Cufod. [unknown]
  • Coccinia quercifolia Hutch. & E.A.Bruce [unknown]

Description

Cephalopentandra ecirrhosa (also called Ecirrhose Pentandra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Mexico. It is an evergreen shrub, up to 2 meters tall. It is found in dry, rocky areas, often in association with other shrubs.

Uses & Benefits

Cephalopentandra ecirrhosa is a popular ornamental plant used for landscaping and decoration. It is also used to treat headaches and as an analgesic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cephalopentandra ecirrhosa has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cephalopentandra ecirrhosa is a hardy perennial plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by division of the clumps in spring or autumn. Seeds can also be sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Cephalopentandra ecirrhosa

Cephalopentandra ecirrhosa is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Nayarit and Sinaloa.

Cephalopentandra ecirrhosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cephalopentandra ecirrhosa?

Cephalopentandra ecirrhosa

What is the common name of Cephalopentandra ecirrhosa?

African wild potato

What is the natural habitat of Cephalopentandra ecirrhosa?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, including Cameroon, Ethiopia, and Tanzania

Species in the Cephalopentandra genus

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-2709596: Based on the initial data import
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.