Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
bicirrhosus
ID:
1226002

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) C.Jeffrey

Source:
tro

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 34: 802 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001225340



Common Names

  • Schizopepon bicirrhosus
  • Bicirrhosus Schizopepon
  • Bicirrhosus Chinese Cucumber


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Description

Schizopepon bicirrhosus (also called 'Pigeonberry', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome, and is native to the Himalayas and China. It grows in moist forests, thickets, and grassy slopes, at elevations of 1,500-3,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Schizopepon bicirrhosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and abdominal pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Schizopepon bicirrhosus has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schizopepon bicirrhosus is best propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a sterile, moist, well-drained medium. The medium should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until the seeds germinate. Once the seeds have germinated, the young plants should be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Schizopepon bicirrhosus

Schizopepon bicirrhosus is native to China and can be found in moist forests and meadows.

Schizopepon bicirrhosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schizopepon bicirrhosus?

Schizopepon bicirrhosus

What is the common name of Schizopepon bicirrhosus?

Two-horned Schizopepon

What is the natural habitat of Schizopepon bicirrhosus?

Mountain forests

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-50043677: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.