Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
gracile
ID:
1301872

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
tro

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Knowl. 5(6): 62 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001301210



Common Names

  • Graceful Burcucumber
  • Graceful Cucumber Vine
  • Graceful One-seeded Burcucumber


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Description

Sicyosperma gracile (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

Sicyosperma gracile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It can also be used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Sicyosperma gracile are small, white, and star-shaped. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sicyosperma gracile is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Sicyosperma gracile

Sicyosperma gracile is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Species in the Sicyosperma genus

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-9201235: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.