Sicyos semitonsus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
semitonsus
ID:
1280692
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.St.John
Source:
tro
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Pacific Sci. 24: 453 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001280030
Common Names
- Sicyos semitonsus
- Semitoned Sicyos
- Semitoned Bur Cucumber
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sicyos semitonsus (also called Half-Fruited Bur Cucumber, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to North America and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Sicyos semitonsus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal tea which is believed to have many health benefits such as reducing inflammation, improving digestion, and boosting the immune system.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sicyos semitonsus is small, white, and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, thin stem, and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Sicyos semitonsus is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is best propagated in spring or early summer, when the soil is warm. Sow the seeds directly into the ground, covering them lightly with soil. Keep the soil moist until the seedlings emerge. Transplant the seedlings when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Sicyos semitonsus
Sicyos semitonsus can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Sicyos semitonsus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sicyos semitonsus?
Sicyos semitonsus
What is the common name of Sicyos semitonsus?
Semitoned bur cucumber
What is the native range of Sicyos semitonsus?
North 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
Harold St. John (1892-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.St.John' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:294015-1: Based on the initial data import