Sicyos lasiocephalus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lasiocephalus
ID:
1301924
Status:
valid
Authors:
Skottsb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Gothob. 10: 184 (1935 publ. 1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001301262
Common Names
- Lance-headed Burcucumber
- Lance-headed Cucumber Vine
- Sicyos Lasiocephalus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sicyos lasiocephalus (also called Hairy-headed sicyos, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cucurbitaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, where it grows in moist, shady habitats. It is an annual herb growing to 1 m tall, with a stem up to 5 cm diameter.
Uses & Benefits
Sicyos lasiocephalus is used as a food crop and for medicinal purposes. It is also used as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Sicyos lasiocephalus are small, white, and star-shaped. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sicyos lasiocephalus is a fast-growing, annual vine that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix, and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and placed in a moist, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Sicyos lasiocephalus
Sicyos lasiocephalus can be found in the United States and Canada.
Sicyos lasiocephalus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sicyos lasiocephalus?
Sicyos lasiocephalus
What is the common name of Sicyos lasiocephalus?
African Cucumber
What is the natural habitat of Sicyos lasiocephalus?
Sub-Saharan Africa
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
Carl Skottsberg (1880-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Skottsb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:293976-1: Based on the initial data import