Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
abyssinica
ID:
592317

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fresen.) Fisch. & C.A.Mey.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (LE, Petropolitanus) 7: 43 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591649

Common Names

  • Caylusea abyssinica
  • Abyssinian Caylusea
  • Abyssinian Wild Cucumber

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Description

Caylusea abyssinica (also called Abyssinian Caylusea, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to the tropical regions of Africa, and is found in wet forests, savannas, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Caylusea abyssinica is used as a traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach ache. It is also used as a dye and for making baskets. It is known to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Caylusea abyssinica has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caylusea abyssinica is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Caylusea abyssinica

Caylusea abyssinica is native to Ethiopia and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.

Caylusea abyssinica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caylusea abyssinica?

Caylusea abyssinica

What is the family of Caylusea abyssinica?

Cucurbitaceae

Where is Caylusea abyssinica found?

Colombia, Ecuador, Peru

Species in the Caylusea genus

Species in the Resedaceae family

Borthwickia trifoliata, Caylusea abyssinica, Caylusea hexagyna, Caylusea latifolia, Forchhammeria brevipes, Forchhammeria emarginata, Forchhammeria haitiensis, Forchhammeria hintonii, Forchhammeria laxiflora, Forchhammeria longifolia, Forchhammeria macrocarpa, Forchhammeria matudae, Forchhammeria pallida, Forchhammeria polyandra, Forchhammeria sessilifolia, Forchhammeria sphaerocarpa, Forchhammeria trifoliata, Forchhammeria watsonii, Forchhammeria tamaulipana, Forchhammeria iltisii, Ochradenus spartioides, Ochradenus baccatus, Ochradenus arabicus, Ochradenus harsusiticus, Ochradenus somalensis, Ochradenus gifrii, Ochradenus socotranus, Oligomeris subulata, Oligomeris linifolia, Oligomeris dipetala, Oligomeris dregeana, Randonia africana, Reseda alba, Reseda alopecuros, Reseda alphonsi, Reseda amblyocarpa, Reseda arabica, Reseda anatolica, Reseda urnigera, Reseda tomentosa, Reseda undata, Reseda tymphaea, Reseda villosa, Reseda virgata, Reseda viridis, Reseda tefedestica, Reseda germanicopolitana, Reseda glauca, Reseda elata, Reseda duriaeana,

References

Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:715358-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.