Lemurosicyos variegata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
variegata
ID:
1301649
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cogn.) Keraudren
Source:
tro
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 110: 405 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001300987
Searching for Lemurosicyos variegata? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lemurosicyos variegata (also called 'Variegated Lemurosicyos' and 'Variegated 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
Lemurosicyos variegata is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lemurosicyos variegata has white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have deeply lobed leaves with serrated edges.
Searching for Lemurosicyos variegata? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lemurosicyos variegata 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 Lemurosicyos variegata
Lemurosicyos variegata can be found in Madagascar.
Lemurosicyos variegata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lemurosicyos variegata?
Lemurosicyos variegata
What is the common name of Lemurosicyos variegata?
Variegated Lemurosicyos
Where is Lemurosicyos variegata native to?
Madagascar
Species in the Lemurosicyos 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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-9200440: Based on the initial data import
Monique Keraudren (1928-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Keraudren' in the authors string.
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.