Status:
valid
Authors:
Griseb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen 19: 147 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001300920
Common Names
- Sicyos malvifolius
- Sicyos
- Mallow-Leaved Sicyos
Description
Sicyos malvifolius (also called 'Mallow-leaved Sicyos', among many other common names) is an annual vine native to South America. It has a thin stem and a tuft of narrow leaves at the base. It grows in open areas, such as fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Sicyos malvifolius is a popular ornamental plant used in rock gardens, borders, and containers. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sicyos malvifolius is white with a yellow center, and the seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling has a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sicyos malvifolius is a tropical vine that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and requires regular watering. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Sicyos malvifolius
Sicyos malvifolius can be found in Central America, including Guatemala, El Salvador, and Nicaragua.
Sicyos malvifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sicyos malvifolius?
Sicyos malvifolius
What is the common name of Sicyos malvifolius?
Mallow-leaved Bur Cucumber
What is the natural habitat of Sicyos malvifolius?
Dry, rocky hillsides in Mexico
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,