Status:
valid
Authors:
Cogn.
Source:
tro
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(4): 108 (1878)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001301311
Common Names
- Sicyos warmingii
- Warming's Sicyos
- Warmingii Sicyos
Description
Sicyos warmingii (also called Warming's sicyos, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cucurbitaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, where it grows in moist, shady habitats. It is an annual herb growing to 1 m tall, with a stem up to 5 cm diameter.
Uses & Benefits
Sicyos warmingii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It can also be used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Sicyos warmingii var. longispina Mart.Crov.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sicyos warmingii has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sicyos warmingii is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m in height. It is found in humid forests from sea level to 1,500 m. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until roots have formed.
Where to Find Sicyos warmingii
Sicyos warmingii is native to Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Brazil. It can be found in open areas, such as fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas.
Sicyos warmingii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sicyos warmingii?
Sicyos warmingii
What is the common name of Sicyos warmingii?
Warming's Sicyos
What is the natural habitat of Sicyos warmingii?
Tropical rainforests
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,