Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
papuanus
ID:
397022

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cogn.) Duyfjes

Source:
ksu

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Blumea 48: 124 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396354



Common Names

  • Papuasicyos papuanus
  • Papuan Papuasicyos
  • Papuan Shinleaf


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Synonyms

  • Melothria papuana Cogn. [unknown]

Description

Papuasicyos papuanus (also called Papuan Sicyos, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Northern Hemisphere. It is a low-growing plant with a rosette of leaves and a single stalk of white or yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands and bogs.

Uses & Benefits

Papuasicyos papuanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Papuasicyos papuanus are white, bell-shaped and have five petals. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, dark green and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Papuasicyos papuanus is a shrub native to tropical Africa. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by cuttings in spring or by seed sown in autumn or spring.

Where to Find Papuasicyos papuanus

Papuasicyos papuanus is native to New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, and is typically found in moist, shady habitats such as forests and meadows.

Papuasicyos papuanus FAQ

What are the common names of Papuasicyos papuanus?

Papuan cucumber

What is the natural habitat of Papuasicyos papuanus?

Tropical rainforest in Central and South America

What type of soil does Papuasicyos papuanus prefer?

Humus-rich, moist soil

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

Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.
Brigitta Emma Elisabeth Duyfjes (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Duyfjes' in the authors string.