Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latifolia
ID:
592322

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Taylor

Source:
cmp

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 13: 285 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591654



Common Names

  • Caylusea latifolia
  • Broad-leaved Caylusea
  • Broad-leaved Wild Cucumber


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Description

Caylusea latifolia (also called Broad-leaved 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 latifolia 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 latifolia 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 latifolia is a tropical plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a warm, humid environment and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Caylusea latifolia

Caylusea latifolia is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.

Caylusea latifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caylusea latifolia?

Caylusea latifolia

What is the family of Caylusea latifolia?

Cucurbitaceae

Where is Caylusea latifolia 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

Peter Taylor (1926-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Taylor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:715364-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.