Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
guabubu
ID:
746911

Status:
valid

Authors:
Grayum & J.A.González

Source:
cmp

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Novon 19: 469 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746244



Common Names

  • Cionosicys guabubu
  • Guabubu Cionosicys
  • Guabubu Cionosicys


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Description

Cionosicys guabubu (also called Guabubu Cionosicys, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Peru, and is found in subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is a small shrub, growing up to 1 meter tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 5 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Cionosicys guabubu is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used to make herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cionosicys guabubu is a small white or yellowish flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cionosicys guabubu is a small shrub native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and well-drained soils.

Where to Find Cionosicys guabubu

Cionosicys guabubu is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Cionosicys guabubu FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cionosicys guabubu?

Cionosicys guabubu

What are the common names of Cionosicys guabubu?

Guabubu Cionosicys

What is the natural habitat of Cionosicys guabubu?

Tropical forests of Central and South America

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-2899484: Based on the initial data import
Michael Howard Grayum (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grayum' in the authors string.
José A. González: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.A.González' in the authors string.