Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
occidentalis
ID:
632701

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gilg & Mildbr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 58: 241 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632033



Common Names

  • Cyclantheropsis occidentalis
  • Occidentalis Cyclantheropsis
  • Cyclantheropsis of Occidentalis


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Description

Cyclantheropsis occidentalis (also called Western Cyclantheropsis, among many other common names) is a climbing plant that is native to tropical regions of Africa. 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

Cyclantheropsis occidentalis 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

Cyclantheropsis occidentalis 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

Cyclantheropsis occidentalis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Cyclantheropsis occidentalis

Cyclantheropsis occidentalis is native to South America.

Cyclantheropsis occidentalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyclantheropsis occidentalis?

Cyclantheropsis occidentalis

What is the family of Cyclantheropsis occidentalis?

Cucurbitaceae

What is the common name of Cyclantheropsis occidentalis?

Western Cucumber

Where is Cyclantheropsis occidentalis native to?

Western Africa

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-2749996: Based on the initial data import
Gottfried Wilhelm Johannes Mildbraed (1879-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mildbr.' in the authors string.
Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.