Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
liukiuensis
ID:
1225979

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nakai) C.Jeffrey

Source:
tro

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 46: 72 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001225317



Common Names

  • Zehneria liukiuensis
  • Liukiuensis Zehneria
  • Liukiuensis Chinese Cucumber


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Description

Zehneria liukiuensis (also called 'Liu-Kiu Zehneria', among many other common names) is a shrub with a woody stem, and is native to Japan. It grows in moist forests, thickets, and grassy slopes, at elevations of 1,500-3,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Zehneria liukiuensis is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and abdominal pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zehneria liukiuensis has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zehneria liukiuensis is best propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a sterile, moist, well-drained medium. The medium should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until the seeds germinate. Once the seeds have germinated, the young plants should be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Zehneria liukiuensis

Zehneria liukiuensis is native to the Ryukyu Islands of Japan. It can be found in forests and shrublands.

Zehneria liukiuensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zehneria liukiuensis?

Zehneria liukiuensis

What is the common name of Zehneria liukiuensis?

Liu-Kiu Zehneria

What is the natural habitat of Zehneria liukiuensis?

Mountain forests

Species in the Zehneria genus

Zehneria alba, Zehneria angolensis, Zehneria baueriana, Zehneria brevirostris, Zehneria erythrobacca, Zehneria hallii, Zehneria hermaphrodita, Zehneria hookeriana, Zehneria capillacea, Zehneria elbertii, Zehneria cunninghamii, Zehneria immarginata, Zehneria neocaledonica, Zehneria minutiflora, Zehneria keayana, Zehneria marlothii, Zehneria pedicellata, Zehneria thwaitesii, Zehneria tridactyla, Zehneria trullifolia, Zehneria tahitensis, Zehneria viridifolia, Zehneria scabra, Zehneria pisifera, Zehneria racemosa, Zehneria repanda, Zehneria tenuispica, Zehneria somalensis, Zehneria sphaerosperma, Zehneria trichocarpa, Zehneria backeri, Zehneria macrantha, Zehneria platysperma, Zehneria nesophila, Zehneria macrosepala, Zehneria lancifolia, Zehneria bodinieri, Zehneria guamensis, Zehneria japonica, Zehneria wallichii, Zehneria mucronata, Zehneria liukiuensis, Zehneria ridens, Zehneria microsperma, Zehneria perrieri, Zehneria madagascariensis, Zehneria martinez-crovettoi, Zehneria peneyana, Zehneria maysorensis, Zehneria rutenbergiana,

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

Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nakai' in the authors string.
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:294454-1: Based on the initial data import