Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
tro
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 11: 775. 1933
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001301068
Common Names
- Sicyos Urolobus
- Urolobus Bur Cucumber
- Urolobus' Bur Cucumber
Uses & Benefits
Sicyos urolobus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a food source for birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sicyos urolobus is yellow and star-shaped with five petals. The seed is small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sicyos urolobus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in early spring and rooted in a warm, humid environment. Both methods require regular watering and fertilizing.
Where to Find Sicyos urolobus
Sicyos urolobus is native to Central America. It can be found in wet forests and along streams.
Sicyos urolobus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sicyos urolobus?
Sicyos urolobus
What type of plant is Sicyos urolobus?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Cucurbitaceae.
Where is Sicyos urolobus found?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia.
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,