Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
decaryi
ID:
1301602

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guillaumin & Keraudren

Source:
tro

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 16: 127 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001300940



Common Names

  • Xerosicyos decaryi
  • Xerosicyos
  • Decary's Xerosicyos


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Description

Xerosicyos decaryi (also called 'Decary's Xerosicyos', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cucurbitaceae family. It is a climbing vine with alternate, palmately lobed leaves. It is native to Madagascar and grows in dry forests, thickets, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Xerosicyos decaryi is used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Xerosicyos decaryi is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xerosicyos decaryi can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. It prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Xerosicyos decaryi

Xerosicyos decaryi can be found in Madagascar.

Xerosicyos decaryi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xerosicyos decaryi?

Xerosicyos decaryi

What is the common name of Xerosicyos decaryi?

Decary's Xerosicyos

What is the family of Xerosicyos decaryi?

Cucurbitaceae

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-9200371: Based on the initial data import
André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.
Monique Keraudren (1928-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Keraudren' in the authors string.