Status:
valid
Authors:
(Brandegee) Kearns
Source:
tro
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 17: 402 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001301199
Common Names
- Sechiopsis laciniata
- Laciniata Sechiopsis
- Sechiopsis
Description
Sechiopsis laciniata (also called Wild Cucumber, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a slender stem and its leaves are ovate to lanceolate in shape. It is found in moist soils in tropical and subtropical areas.
Uses & Benefits
Sechiopsis laciniata can be used as an ornamental plant, as a ground cover, and as a source of food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sechiopsis laciniata is white and star-shaped with five petals that are deeply cut. The seed is small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sechiopsis laciniata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Sechiopsis laciniata
Sechiopsis laciniata is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.
Species in the Sechiopsis 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
Denis M. Kearns: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kearns' in the authors string.