Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
tenuisecta
ID:
1301652

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) Small

Source:
tro

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Fl. S.E. U.S. : 1136 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001300990





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Description

Ibervillea tenuisecta (also called 'Mexican Sour Gherkin' and 'Mexican Sour Cucumber', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cucurbitaceae family. It is a trailing or climbing vine, native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests. It has yellow flowers and small, yellow-green fruits.

Uses & Benefits

Ibervillea tenuisecta is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ibervillea tenuisecta has white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with smooth edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ibervillea tenuisecta can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Prune regularly to encourage bushy growth.

Where to Find Ibervillea tenuisecta

Ibervillea tenuisecta can be found in Mexico.

Ibervillea tenuisecta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ibervillea tenuisecta?

Ibervillea tenuisecta

What is the common name of Ibervillea tenuisecta?

Thin-segmented Ibervillea

Where is Ibervillea tenuisecta native to?

Texas and Mexico

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 tro-9200467: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
John Kunkel Small (1869-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Small' in the authors string.