Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
excisus
ID:
606230

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griseb.) C.Jeffrey

Source:
cmp

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 25: 201 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000605562



Common Names

  • Cionosicys-excisus
  • Cionosicys-excisus-do-norte
  • Cionosicys-excisus-do-sul


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Synonyms

  • Arkezostis alata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Arkezostis excisa Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cayaponia alata Cogn. [unknown]
  • Cayaponia excisa Cogn. [unknown]
  • Sicana excisa Griseb. [unknown]

Description

Cionosicys excisus (also called 'Excised Cionosicys', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Colombia, and is found in the Andean montane forests. It is an epiphytic plant with a rosette of stiff, leathery leaves, and a tall, branched inflorescence with bright yellow or orange bracts.

Uses & Benefits

Cionosicys excisus is used for its medicinal properties and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cionosicys excisus has a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cionosicys excisus is a species of evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist potting mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and provided with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Cionosicys excisus

Cionosicys excisus is native to the tropical forests of Mexico and Guatemala.

Cionosicys excisus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cionosicys excisus?

Cionosicys excisus

What is the common name of Cionosicys excisus?

Excised Cionosicys

What is the natural habitat of Cionosicys excisus?

Tropical rainforests of Brazil

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-2721744: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.