Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
minima
ID:
632660

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Watson) Kearns & C.E.Jones

Source:
cmp

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Madroño 39: 302 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000631992



Common Names

  • Cyclanthera Minima
  • Minima Cyclanthera
  • Cyclanthera of Minima


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Description

Cyclanthera minima (also called Dwarf Cyclanthera, among many other common names) is a climbing plant that is native to tropical regions of South America. It has light green, heart-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and can be found in the understory of tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cyclanthera minima 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 minima is white and has five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyclanthera minima is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Cyclanthera minima

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

Cyclanthera minima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyclanthera minima?

Cyclanthera minima

What is the family of Cyclanthera minima?

Cucurbitaceae

What are the common names of Cyclanthera minima?

Miniature 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2749958: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.
C. Eugene Jones (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Jones' in the authors string.
Denis M. Kearns: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kearns' in the authors string.