Xerosicyos hirtellus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirtellus
ID:
1041058
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Humbert) H.Schaef. & S.S.Renner
Source:
tro
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Taxon 60: 135 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001040396
Common Names
- Xerosicyos
- Hirtellus
- Hirtellus Xerosicyos
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Xerosicyos hirtellus (also called Small-Fruited Cucumber, among many other common names) is a perennial, herbaceous climber. It is native to Madagascar and grows in rocky, sandy, and loamy soils. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Xerosicyos hirtellus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Xerosicyos hirtellus is small and inconspicuous, with a yellowish-green color. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Xerosicyos hirtellus can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizome. Seeds should be sown on the surface of a moist, well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division of the rhizome can be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be carefully divided into several sections, each with a few leaves and a root system. The divisions should be planted in moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Xerosicyos hirtellus
Xerosicyos hirtellus is native to Central America and the Caribbean.
Species in the Xerosicyos 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-100367778: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Henri Humbert (1887-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humbert' in the authors string.
Susanne Renner (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.S.Renner' in the authors string.
Hanno Schaefer (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Schaef.' in the authors string.