Status:
valid
Authors:
Cogn.
Source:
tro
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 23: t. 2224 (1892)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001225332
Common Names
- Schizopepon dioicus
- Dioicus Schizopepon
- Dioicus Chinese Cucumber
Description
Schizopepon dioicus (also called 'Two-flowered Schizopepon', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome, and is native to the Himalayas and China. It grows in moist forests, thickets, and grassy slopes, at elevations of 1,500-3,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Schizopepon dioicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and abdominal pain.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Schizopepon dioicus var. wilsonii (Gagnep.) A.M.Lu & Zhi Y.Zhang
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Schizopepon dioicus 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schizopepon dioicus 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 Schizopepon dioicus
Schizopepon dioicus is native to China and can be found in moist forests and meadows.
Schizopepon dioicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schizopepon dioicus?
Schizopepon dioicus
What is the common name of Schizopepon dioicus?
Two-flowered Schizopepon
What is the natural habitat of Schizopepon dioicus?
Mountain forests
Species in the Schizopepon 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,