Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
xizangensis
ID:
1226003

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.M.Lu & Zhi Y.Zhang

Source:
tro

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 23: 116 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001225341



Common Names

  • Schizopepon xizangensis
  • Xizangensis Schizopepon
  • Xizangensis Chinese Cucumber


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Description

Schizopepon xizangensis (also called Xizang Schizopepon, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It has white flowers with yellow centers, and its leaves are dark green and glossy. It is native to China, and is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Schizopepon xizangensis 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 xizangensis has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schizopepon xizangensis is a perennial climber that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny spot with well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a warm, sunny spot with well-drained soil. The plant is drought tolerant and prefers full sun.

Where to Find Schizopepon xizangensis

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

Schizopepon xizangensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schizopepon xizangensis?

Schizopepon xizangensis

What is the common name of Schizopepon xizangensis?

Xizang Schizopepon

What is the natural habitat of Schizopepon xizangensis?

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-50043678: Based on the initial data import
Lu Anmin (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.M.Lu' in the authors string.
Zhang Zhiyun (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zhi Y.Zhang' in the authors string.