Status:
valid
Authors:
McVaugh
Source:
cmp
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Fl. Novo-Galiciana 3: 538 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000631979
Common Names
- Cyclanthera Jonesii
- Jonesii Cyclanthera
- Cyclanthera of Jonesii
Description
Cyclanthera jonesii (also called Jones' Yam, among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to South America. It has tendrils and deeply lobed leaves, and is found in tropical and subtropical regions in wet and dry forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cyclanthera jonesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its edible fruits, which are rich in vitamin C and can be eaten raw or cooked.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cyclanthera jonesii is white and has five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyclanthera jonesii 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 jonesii
Cyclanthera jonesii can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Brazil.
Cyclanthera jonesii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyclanthera jonesii?
Cyclanthera jonesii
What is the family of Cyclanthera jonesii?
Cucurbitaceae
What are the common names of Cyclanthera jonesii?
Jones' 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,