Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
brachystachya
ID:
632599

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cogn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Cucurb. Nouv. 2: 64 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000631931



Common Names

  • Cyclanthera Brachystachya
  • Brachystachya Cyclanthera
  • Cyclanthera of Brachystachya


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Synonyms

  • Cyclanthera bourgaeana Naudin [unknown]
  • Cyclanthera costaricensis Cogn. [unknown]
  • Cyclanthera explodens Naudin [unknown]
  • Cyclanthera explodens intermedia Cogn. ex Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cyclanthera explodens trifida Cogn. ex Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cyclanthera glauca Cogn. [unknown]
  • Elaterium brachystachyum DC. [unknown]
  • Cyclanthera costaricensis angustiloba Cogn. [unknown]
  • Cyclanthera glauca angustiloba Cogn. [unknown]

Description

Cyclanthera brachystachya (also called Short-stalked Cyclanthera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Cucurbitaceae. It is native to South America, and it typically grows in dry forests and savannas. It is a vine, growing up to 10 m tall, with simple, alternate leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cyclanthera brachystachya is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyclanthera brachystachya has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyclanthera brachystachya is a tropical plant that is best grown in a warm, humid climate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or early summer, and seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer as well.

Where to Find Cyclanthera brachystachya

Cyclanthera brachystachya can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Brazil.

Cyclanthera brachystachya FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyclanthera brachystachya?

Cyclanthera brachystachya

What is the family of Cyclanthera brachystachya?

Cucurbitaceae

What are the common names of Cyclanthera brachystachya?

Short-spiked Cyclanthera

Species in the Cyclanthera genus

Cyclanthera australis, Cyclanthera brachybotrys, Cyclanthera brachystachya, Cyclanthera cogniauxii, Cyclanthera cordifolia, Cyclanthera dieterleana, Cyclanthera dioscoreoides, Cyclanthera dissecta, Cyclanthera dissecta, Cyclanthera dressleri, Cyclanthera entata, Cyclanthera gracillima, Cyclanthera hastata, Cyclanthera heiseri, Cyclanthera hystrix, Cyclanthera integrifoliola, Cyclanthera jeffreyi, Cyclanthera jonesii, Cyclanthera langaei, Cyclanthera leptostachya, Cyclanthera leptostachyoides, Cyclanthera macropoda, Cyclanthera mathewsii, Cyclanthera micrantha, Cyclanthera minima, Cyclanthera monticola, Cyclanthera multifoliola, Cyclanthera naudiniana, Cyclanthera pedata, Cyclanthera phyllantha, Cyclanthera quinquelobata, Cyclanthera ribiflora, Cyclanthera rostrata, Cyclanthera steyermarkii, Cyclanthera tamnifolia, Cyclanthera tamnoides, Cyclanthera tenuifolia, Cyclanthera tenuisepala, Cyclanthera lalajuela, Cyclanthera oligoechinata, Cyclanthera longiflora, Cyclanthera peruana, Cyclanthera longisepala, Cyclanthera brevisetosa, Cyclanthera quadrifida, Cyclanthera multifoliolata, Cyclanthera carthagenensis, Cyclanthera stenura,

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