Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
tamnifolium
ID:
442189

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cogn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 3: 905 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000441521



Common Names

  • Tamnifolium Sicydium
  • Sicydium tuerckheimii
  • Sicydium tamnifolium


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Synonyms

  • Sicydium dussii Urb. [unknown]
  • Sicydium tamnifolium dussii Cogn. [unknown]
  • Fevillea tamnifolia Kunth [unknown]
  • Triceratia bryonioides A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Sicydium tamnifolium grandifolium Cogn. [unknown]

Description

Sicydium tamnifolium (also called 'Tamnifolious 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 tamnifolium is used as an ornamental plant and as a food source. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sicydium tamnifolium 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Sicydium tamnifolium 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 tamnifolium

Sicydium tamnifolium is native to the Caribbean and Central America.

Sicydium tamnifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sicydium tamnifolium?

Sicydium tamnifolium

What type of plant is Sicydium tamnifolium?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae.

Where is Sicydium tamnifolium native to?

It is native to Central America and northern South America.

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,

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