Sicydium araguense - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
araguense
ID:
442194
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steyerm. & Trujillo
Source:
cmp
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Venez. Ci. Nat. 25: 245 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000441526
Common Names
- Sicydium araguense
- Aragua Burr Cucumber
- Aragua Burr Gherkin
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sicydium araguense (also called Aragua Sicydium, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Caribbean region. It has thin, grass-like leaves that are green to yellowish-green in color. It has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Sicydium araguense is used as an ornamental plant and as a food source. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sicydium araguense has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sicydium araguense is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in a wide range of soils. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Sicydium araguense
Sicydium araguense is found in the Caribbean and Central America.
Sicydium araguense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sicydium araguense?
Sicydium araguense
What type of plant is Sicydium araguense?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae.
Where is Sicydium araguense native to?
It is native to Central America and northern South America.
Species in the Sicydium 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 kew-2489737: Based on the initial data import
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.
Baltazar Trujillo (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trujillo' in the authors string.