Dendrosicyos socotrana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
socotrana
ID:
642179
Status:
valid
Authors:
Balf.f.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Edinburgh 11: 513 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000641511
Common Names
- Dendrosicyos socotrana
- Socotrana Dendrosicyos
- Socotrana Dendrosicyos
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dendrosicyos socotrana (also called 'Socotran Dendrosicyos', among many other common names) is a small, perennial, succulent plant native to the Socotra Islands. It has small, round leaves and grows in rocky, sandy, and clay soils. It is found in dry, open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Dendrosicyos socotrana is used in traditional medicine, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of food for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dendrosicyos socotrana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Dendrosicyos socotrana can be done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods require warm temperatures and bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Dendrosicyos socotrana
Dendrosicyos socotrana can be found in the Socotra Archipelago, located in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Yemen.
Dendrosicyos socotrana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dendrosicyos socotrana?
Dendrosicyos socotrana
What is the common name of Dendrosicyos socotrana?
Socotrana
What is the natural habitat of Dendrosicyos socotrana?
Tropical forests
Species in the Dendrosicyos genus
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
Isaac Bayley Balfour (1853-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balf.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:292552-1: Based on the initial data import