Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
parviflora
ID:
632702

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harms

Source:
cmp

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 23: 169 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632034

Common Names

  • Cyclantheropsis parviflora
  • Parviflora Cyclantheropsis
  • Cyclantheropsis of Parviflora

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Synonyms

  • Gerrardanthus aethiopicus Chiov. [unknown]
  • Gerrardanthus parviflorus Cogn. [unknown]

Description

Cyclantheropsis parviflora (also called Small-Flowered 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 parviflora 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

The flower of Cyclantheropsis parviflora is white in color and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a long stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyclantheropsis parviflora is a small, evergreen, perennial herb that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist, well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a warm, moist, well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun or partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Cyclantheropsis parviflora

Cyclantheropsis parviflora is native to South America.

Cyclantheropsis parviflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyclantheropsis parviflora?

Cyclantheropsis parviflora

What is the family of Cyclantheropsis parviflora?

Cucurbitaceae

What is the common name of Cyclantheropsis parviflora?

Parviflora Cucumber

Where is Cyclantheropsis parviflora native to?

South America

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,

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