Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
diptera
ID:
1301860

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kearns

Source:
tro

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 17: 400 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001301198



Common Names

  • Sechiopsis diptera
  • Diptera Sechiopsis
  • Sechiopsis


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Description

Sechiopsis diptera (also called Wild Cucumber, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a slender stem and its leaves are ovate to lanceolate in shape. It is found in moist soils in tropical and subtropical areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sechiopsis diptera can be used as an ornamental plant, as a ground cover, and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sechiopsis diptera is white and star-shaped with two petals. The seed is small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sechiopsis diptera is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Sechiopsis diptera

Sechiopsis diptera is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

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-9201223: Based on the initial data import
Denis M. Kearns: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kearns' in the authors string.