Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
bulbosus
ID:
1287370

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rodr.-Arév., Lira & Dávila

Source:
tro

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 145: 373 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001286708



Common Names

  • Bulbous Sicyos
  • Sicyos Bulbosus
  • Bulbous Sicyos Plant


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Description

Sicyos bulbosus (also called Bulbous Bur Cucumber, among many other common names) is an annual vine native to North America. It has heart-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Sicyos bulbosus is a shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It has a low-growing habit and produces white flowers in the summer. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sicyos bulbosus has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small with thin stems and small, bulbous leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sicyos bulbosus is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub. It is propagated by cuttings or by layering. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and planted in a well-draining soil. Layering should be done in the spring or summer. The layered stem should be covered with soil and kept moist until it has rooted.

Where to Find Sicyos bulbosus

Sicyos bulbosus is native to Mexico and Central America, and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50337711: Based on the initial data import
Patricia D. Dávila (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dávila' in the authors string.
Rafael Lira Saade (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lira' in the authors string.
Isela Rodríguez-Arévalo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rodr.-Arév.' in the authors string.