Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
dioicus
ID:
1225994

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cogn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 23: t. 2224 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001225332



Common Names

  • Schizopepon dioicus
  • Dioicus Schizopepon
  • Dioicus Chinese Cucumber


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Description

Schizopepon dioicus (also called 'Two-flowered Schizopepon', 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 dioicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and abdominal pain.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Schizopepon dioicus var. wilsonii (Gagnep.) A.M.Lu & Zhi Y.Zhang

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Schizopepon dioicus has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schizopepon dioicus 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 dioicus

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

Schizopepon dioicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schizopepon dioicus?

Schizopepon dioicus

What is the common name of Schizopepon dioicus?

Two-flowered Schizopepon

What is the natural habitat of Schizopepon dioicus?

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