Dendrosicyos socotranus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
socotranus
ID:
1301985
Status:
valid
Authors:
Balf.f.
Source:
tro
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Edinburgh 11: 513 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001301323
Common Names
- Dendrosicyos socotranus
- Socotran Dendrosicyos
- Socotranus Dendrosicyos
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dendrosicyos socotranus (also called 'Fusiform Gourd', among many other common names) is an annual or perennial vine that can reach up to 4 meters in length. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in desert scrub and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Dendrosicyos socotranus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It can also be used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dendrosicyos socotranus has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dendrosicyos socotranus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a moist medium. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Dendrosicyos socotranus
Dendrosicyos socotranus is native to the island of Socotra in the Indian Ocean. It can be found in open areas, such as fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas.
Dendrosicyos socotranus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dendrosicyos socotranus?
Dendrosicyos socotranus
What is the common name of Dendrosicyos socotranus?
Socotran Dendrosicyos
What is the natural habitat of Dendrosicyos socotranus?
Tropical rainforests
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