Status:
valid
Authors:
Cogn. ex Harms
Source:
cmp
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 22: 342 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591643
Common Names
- Cayaponia ulei
- Ule's Wild Cucumber
- Ule's Cucumber
Synonyms
- Cayaponia ulei dentata Cogn. ex Harms [unknown]
- Cayaponia ulei subtrilobata Cogn. ex Harms [unknown]
- Cayaponia ulei villosa Cogn. ex Harms [unknown]
Description
Cayaponia ulei (also called Ule's Cayaponia, 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 South America, and is found in wet forests, savannas, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Cayaponia ulei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine. It has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, and is used to treat skin problems, wounds, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cayaponia ulei has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cayaponia ulei is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. 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 Cayaponia ulei
Cayaponia ulei is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Cayaponia ulei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cayaponia ulei?
Cayaponia ulei
What is the common name of Cayaponia ulei?
Cayaponia
What is the family of Cayaponia ulei?
Cucurbitaceae
Species in the Cayaponia genus
Cayaponia africana,
Cayaponia alarici,
Cayaponia amazonica,
Cayaponia americana,
Cayaponia angustiloba,
Cayaponia attenuata,
Cayaponia biflora,
Cayaponia boliviensis,
Cayaponia bonariensis,
Cayaponia bonplandii,
Cayaponia botryocarpa,
Cayaponia buraeavii,
Cayaponia cabocla,
Cayaponia capitata,
Cayaponia caulobotrys,
Cayaponia citrullifolia,
Cayaponia cogniauxiana,
Cayaponia coriacea,
Cayaponia crugeri,
Cayaponia denticulata,
Cayaponia diversifolia,
Cayaponia duckei,
Cayaponia espelina,
Cayaponia ferruginea,
Cayaponia floribunda,
Cayaponia fluminensis,
Cayaponia glandulosa,
Cayaponia gracillima,
Cayaponia granatensis,
Cayaponia guianensis,
Cayaponia jenmanii,
Cayaponia kathematophora,
Cayaponia laciniosa,
Cayaponia laxa,
Cayaponia lhotzkyana,
Cayaponia longifolia,
Cayaponia longiloba,
Cayaponia macrocalyx,
Cayaponia martiana,
Cayaponia membranacea,
Cayaponia multiglandulosa,
Cayaponia nitida,
Cayaponia noronhae,
Cayaponia ophthalmica,
Cayaponia oppositifolia,
Cayaponia ovata,
Cayaponia palmata,
Cayaponia pedata,
Cayaponia peruviana,
Cayaponia petiolulata,
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,