Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
synantherum
ID:
749196

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dieterle) H.Schaef. & S.S.Renner

Source:
ksu

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Taxon 60: 135 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748529



Common Names

  • Sicydium synantherum
  • Synantherum Sicydium
  • Synantherum Waterwort


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Synonyms

  • Chalema synanthera Dieterle [unknown]

Description

Sicydium synantherum (also called Synantherous sicydium, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central America. It grows to a height of 2–4 m and has oval leaves. Its flowers are white or pink and are arranged in a raceme. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Sicydium synantherum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sicydium synantherum is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sicydium synantherum is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Sicydium synantherum

Sicydium synantherum can be found in the Mexican states of Oaxaca and Chiapas.

Sicydium synantherum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sicydium synantherum?

Sicydium synantherum

What is the common name of Sicydium synantherum?

Synantherous Sicydium

Where is Sicydium synantherum native to?

Brazil

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

Susanne Renner (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.S.Renner' in the authors string.
Hanno Schaefer (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Schaef.' in the authors string.
Jennie van Ackeren Dieterle (1909-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dieterle' in the authors string.