Status:
valid
Authors:
A.M.Lu & Zhi Y.Zhang
Source:
tro
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 23: 112 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001225331
Common Names
- Schizopepon monoicus
- Monoicus Schizopepon
- Monoicus Chinese Cucumber
Description
Schizopepon monoicus (also called 'One-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 monoicus 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 monoicus 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schizopepon monoicus 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 monoicus
Schizopepon monoicus is native to China and can be found in moist forests and meadows.
Schizopepon monoicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schizopepon monoicus?
Schizopepon monoicus
What is the common name of Schizopepon monoicus?
One-flowered Schizopepon
What is the natural habitat of Schizopepon monoicus?
Mountain forests
Species in the Schizopepon 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
Lu Anmin (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.M.Lu' in the authors string.