Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
lirae
ID:
1269537

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rodr.-Arév.

Source:
tro

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 55: 69 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001268875



Common Names

  • Sicyos Lirae
  • Lirae Sicyos
  • Sicyos Lirae


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Description

Sicyos lirae (also called Lira's Sicyos, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates and is often found in open forests, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sicyos lirae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sicyos lirae is a white or yellowish-white in color and is about 1 cm in diameter. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid nut, about 1 cm long. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Where to Find Sicyos lirae

Sicyos lirae can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America.

Sicyos lirae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sicyos lirae?

Sicyos lirae

What are the common names of Sicyos lirae?

Lira's Sicyos, Lira's Sicyos, Lira's Sicyos

What is the natural habitat of Sicyos lirae?

Sicyos lirae is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50236563: Based on the initial data import
Isela Rodríguez-Arévalo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rodr.-Arév.' in the authors string.