Status:
valid
Authors:
Griseb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1860
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. W. I. : 288 (1860)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000605564
Common Names
- Cionosicys-pomiformis
- Cionosicys-pomiformis-do-norte
- Cionosicys-pomiformis-do-sul
Synonyms
- Trichosanthes pomiformis Macfad. [unknown]
Description
Cionosicys pomiformis (also called Apple-shaped Cionosicys, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has a smooth, grey bark and its leaves are glossy and dark green. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas and secondary forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cionosicys pomiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions, fever, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cionosicys pomiformis has a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cionosicys pomiformis 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 pomiformis
Cionosicys pomiformis is native to the tropical forests of Mexico and Guatemala.
Cionosicys pomiformis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cionosicys pomiformis?
Cionosicys pomiformis
What is the common name of Cionosicys pomiformis?
Apple-shaped Cionosicys
What is the natural habitat of Cionosicys pomiformis?
Tropical rainforests of Brazil
Species in the Cionosicys 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,