Schizocarpum parviflorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parviflorum
ID:
1301858
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Rob. & Greenm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 29: 386 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001301196
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Schizocarpum parviflorum (also called Wild Cucumber, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a slender stem and its leaves are ovate to lanceolate in shape. It is found in moist soils in tropical and subtropical areas.
Uses & Benefits
Schizocarpum parviflorum can be used as an ornamental plant, as a ground cover, and as a source of food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Schizocarpum parviflorum has five white petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Schizocarpum parviflorum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Schizocarpum parviflorum
Schizocarpum parviflorum is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.
Species in the Schizocarpum 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-9201221: Based on the initial data import
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.
Jesse More Greenman (1867-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greenm.' in the authors string.