Status:
valid
Authors:
Mart.Crov.
Source:
tro
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Lilloa 27: 305 (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001301178
Description
Sicyos odonellii (also called Chilacayote, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Baja California Peninsula of Mexico. It has a slender stem and its leaves are ovate to lanceolate in shape. It is found in coastal areas, in sandy soils near the sea.
Uses & Benefits
Sicyos odonellii can be used as an ornamental plant, as a ground cover, and as a source of food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sicyos odonellii has five white petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sicyos odonellii 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 odonellii
Sicyos odonellii is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.
Sicyos odonellii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sicyos odonellii?
Sicyos odonellii
What are the common names of Sicyos odonellii?
Cucumber Vine, Wild Cucumber
What is the growth habit of Sicyos odonellii?
It is a climbing vine with tendrils
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,