Sicydium schiedeanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schiedeanum
ID:
442181
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltdl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 7: 388 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000441513
Common Names
- Schiedeanum Sicydium
- Heteranthera dubia
- Sicydium schiedeanum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Sicydium glabrum Standl. & Steyerm. [unknown]
- Sicydium coriaceum Cogn. [unknown]
Description
Sicydium schiedeanum (also called 'Schiede's Sicydium', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It has oval-shaped, leathery leaves that are dark green in color, and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady forests and along streams in tropical and subtropical regions.
Uses & Benefits
Sicydium schiedeanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a drought-tolerant plant. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin problems, wounds, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sicydium schiedeanum has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sicydium schiedeanum is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows up to 10 cm in height. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. The seed should be kept moist until germination occurs, which can take up to two months.
Where to Find Sicydium schiedeanum
Sicydium schiedeanum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Sicydium schiedeanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sicydium schiedeanum?
Sicydium schiedeanum
What type of plant is Sicydium schiedeanum?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae.
Where is Sicydium schiedeanum native to?
It is native to Central America and northern South America.
Species in the Sicydium 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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2489713: Based on the initial data import
Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.