Schizocarpum pilosum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pilosum
ID:
1266818
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kearns
Source:
tro
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Fl. Novo-Galiciana 3: 622 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001266156
Common Names
- Pilosum Schizocarpum
- Schizocarpum Pilosum
- Schizocarpum Pilosum Vines
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Schizocarpum pilosum (also called Hairy Schizocarpum, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical Central and South America. It is a small, evergreen shrub with a spreading habit and white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests, woodlands, and along stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Schizocarpum pilosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Schizocarpum pilosum is yellow and bell-shaped. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Schizocarpum pilosum is a perennial herb that grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and shrublands. It is propagated by seed and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and does not require supplemental watering. It is best grown in well-drained soils and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Schizocarpum pilosum
Schizocarpum pilosum can be found in the Amazon Basin of Brazil.
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-50220899: Based on the initial data import
Denis M. Kearns: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kearns' in the authors string.