Status:
valid
Authors:
G.L.Nesom
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2014-11: 15 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338863
Common Names
- Stenura Cyclanthera
- Stenura Cyclanthera Vine
- Stenura Cyclanthera Creeper
Description
Cyclanthera stenura (also called Cyclanthera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Cucurbitaceae. It is native to Mexico and Guatemala. It is an herbaceous annual, growing in dry, sandy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cyclanthera stenura is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, dysentery, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cyclanthera stenura has small white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyclanthera stenura is a tropical plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Cyclanthera stenura
Cyclanthera stenura is found in tropical South America, especially in Brazil.
Cyclanthera stenura FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyclanthera stenura?
Cyclanthera stenura
What is the common name of Cyclanthera stenura?
Stenured Cyclanthera
What is the natural habitat of Cyclanthera stenura?
Cyclanthera stenura is native to Ecuador
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,