Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
davilae
ID:
1273081

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rodr.-Arév. & Lira

Source:
tro

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Bot. México 68: 81 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001272419



Common Names

  • Sicyos Davilae
  • Davila's Sicyos
  • Davila's Bur Cucumber


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Description

Sicyos davilae (also called 'Davila's Sicyos', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to Mexico, and is found in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Sicyos davilae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It also has medicinal uses, such as treating fever, colds, and coughs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Sicyos davilae has small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. The seed is small and black with a hard outer shell. The seedling has a single stem with two opposite leaves and a pair of stipules at the base.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sicyos davilae is a perennial herb that is native to Colombia. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in a pot in a greenhouse. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Sicyos davilae

Sicyos davilae is native to South America and can be found in Colombia.

Sicyos davilae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sicyos davilae?

Sicyos davilae

What are the common names of Sicyos davilae?

Davila's sicyos

What is the natural habitat of Sicyos davilae?

Mountain forests

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-50256188: Based on the initial data import
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.