Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
hillebrandii
ID:
442157

Status:
valid

Authors:
St.John

Source:
cmp

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Occas. Pap. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Mus. 10(12): 7 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000441489



Common Names

  • Hillebrand's Sicyos
  • Sicyos herbstii
  • Sicyos hillebrandii


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Synonyms

  • Sicyos laciniatus Hillebr. [unknown]

Description

Sicyos hillebrandii (also called 'Hillebrand's Sicyos', among many other common names) is an annual vine native to Central and South America. It has heart-shaped leaves that are green in color, and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady forests and along streams in tropical and subtropical regions.

Uses & Benefits

Sicyos hillebrandii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a drought-tolerant plant. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin problems, wounds, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sicyos hillebrandii 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

Sicyos hillebrandii is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in a wide range of soils. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Sicyos hillebrandii

Sicyos hillebrandii is native to the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida.

Sicyos hillebrandii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sicyos hillebrandii?

Sicyos hillebrandii

What type of plant is Sicyos hillebrandii?

Sicyos hillebrandii is a vine.

What is the ideal temperature range for Sicyos hillebrandii?

Sicyos hillebrandii prefers temperatures between 50-70°F (10-21°C).

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,