Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
angulatus
ID:
442205

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 1013 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000441537



Common Names

  • Sicyos angulatus
  • Angular Burr Cucumber
  • Angular Burr Gherkin


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Synonyms

  • Sicyos acutus Raf. [unknown]
  • Sicyoides angulata Medic [unknown]
  • Sicyos schimperi Naudin [unknown]
  • Elaterium trifoliatum L. [unknown]
  • Micrampelis echinata Raf. [unknown]

Description

Sicyos angulatus (also called Angled Sicyos, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Caribbean region. It has thin, grass-like leaves that are green to yellowish-green in color. It has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sicyos angulatus 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

Sicyos angulatus has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, heart-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sicyos angulatus is an annual herb that is native to North America. It can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Sicyos angulatus

Sicyos angulatus is native to the Caribbean and Central America.

Sicyos angulatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sicyos angulatus?

Sicyos angulatus

What is the common name of Sicyos angulatus?

One-seeded Bur Cucumber

What is the natural range of Sicyos angulatus?

Eastern North America

Species in the Sicyos genus

Sicyos herbstii, Sicyos hillebrandii, Sicyos ignarus, Sicyos edulis, Sicyos erostratus, Sicyos longisepalus, Sicyos macrocarpus, Sicyos albus, Sicyos angulatus, Sicyos anunu, Sicyos baderoa, Sicyos barbatus, Sicyos bogotensis, Sicyos villosus, Sicyos polyacanthos, Sicyos waimanaloensis, Sicyos lanceoloideus, Sicyos dieterleae, Sicyos lirae, Sicyos davilae, Sicyos mcvaughii, Sicyos alba, Sicyos semitonsus, Sicyos bulbosus, Sicyos cordifolius, Sicyos acarieanthus, Sicyos debilis, Sicyos fusiformis, Sicyos galeottii, Sicyos guatemalensis, Sicyos kunthii, Sicyos kuntzei, Sicyos longisetosus, Sicyos malvifolius, Sicyos montanus, Sicyos palmatilobus, Sicyos vargasii, Sicyos weberbaueri, Sicyos cucumerinus, Sicyos glaber, Sicyos hispidus, Sicyos laciniatus, Sicyos macrophyllus, Sicyos maximowiczii, Sicyos pachycarpus, Sicyos parviflorus, Sicyos chiriquensis, Sicyos chaetocephalus, Sicyos gracillimus, Sicyos laevis,

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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